The Fiddling Around books are a wonderful and varied collection of traditional folksongs and fiddle tunes from the British Isles and North America, wide-ranging in material and treatment. Some tunes are evergreens (e.g Scarborough Fair, Skye Boat song), some curious combinations (e.g The Fair-haired Boy with the Tenpenny Bit, Ranting in the Rye), and others toe-tapping discoveries (e.g. Kemp's Jig, The East Neuk O'Fife). Drawing on fiddle styles such as jig, reel, hornpipe, strathspey, old-time, bluegrass, syncopated shuffle and American waltz, the arranger Bill Thorp has made a fascinating set of truly democratic and hugely fun duets. For colleges and professionals.
The Fiddling Around books are a wonderful and varied collection of traditional folksongs and fiddle tunes from the British Isles and North America, wide-ranging in material and treatment. Some tunes are evergreens (e.g Scarborough Fair, Skye Boat song), some curious combinations (e.g The Fair-haired Boy with the Tenpenny Bit, Ranting in the Rye), and others toe-tapping discoveries (e.g. Kemp's Jig, The East Neuk O'Fife). Drawing on fiddle styles such as jig, reel, hornpipe, strathspey, old-time, bluegrass, syncopated shuffle and American waltz, the arranger Bill Thorp has made a fascinating set of truly democratic and hugely fun duets. For colleges and professionals.
The Fiddling Around books are a wonderful and varied collection of traditional folksongs and fiddle tunes from the British Isles and North America, wide-ranging in material and treatment. Some tunes are evergreens (e.g Scarborough Fair, Skye Boat song), some curious combinations (e.g The Fair-haired Boy with the Tenpenny Bit, Ranting in the Rye), and others toe-tapping discoveries (e.g. Kemp's Jig, The East Neuk O'Fife). Drawing on fiddle styles such as jig, reel, hornpipe, strathspey, old-time, bluegrass, syncopated shuffle and American waltz, the arranger Bill Thorp has made a fascinating set of truly democratic and hugely fun duets. For colleges and professionals.
The Fiddling Around books are a wonderful and varied collection of traditional folksongs and fiddle tunes from the British Isles and North America, wide-ranging in material and treatment. Some tunes are evergreens (e.g Scarborough Fair, Skye Boat song), some curious combinations (e.g The Fair-haired Boy with the Tenpenny Bit, Ranting in the Rye), and others toe-tapping discoveries (e.g. Kemp's Jig, The East Neuk O'Fife). Drawing on fiddle styles such as jig, reel, hornpipe, strathspey, old-time, bluegrass, syncopated shuffle and American waltz, the arranger Bill Thorp has made a fascinating set of truly democratic and hugely fun duets. For colleges and professionals.
The Fiddling Around books are a wonderful and varied collection of traditional folksongs and fiddle tunes from the British Isles and North America, wide-ranging in material and treatment. Some tunes are evergreens (e.g Scarborough Fair, Skye Boat song), some curious combinations (e.g The Fair-haired Boy with the Tenpenny Bit, Ranting in the Rye), and others toe-tapping discoveries (e.g. Kemp's Jig, The East Neuk O'Fife). Drawing on fiddle styles such as jig, reel, hornpipe, strathspey, old-time, bluegrass, syncopated shuffle and American waltz, the arranger Bill Thorp has made a fascinating set of truly democratic and hugely fun duets. For colleges and professionals.
The Fiddling Around books are a wonderful and varied collection of traditional folksongs and fiddle tunes from the British Isles and North America, wide-ranging in material and treatment. Some tunes are evergreens (e.g Scarborough Fair, Skye Boat song), some curious combinations (e.g The Fair-haired Boy with the Tenpenny Bit, Ranting in the Rye), and others toe-tapping discoveries (e.g. Kemp's Jig, The East Neuk O'Fife). Drawing on fiddle styles such as jig, reel, hornpipe, strathspey, old-time, bluegrass, syncopated shuffle and American waltz, the arranger Bill Thorp has made a fascinating set of truly democratic and hugely fun duets. For colleges and professionals.
The Fiddling Around books are a wonderful and varied collection of traditional folksongs and fiddle tunes from the British Isles and North America, wide-ranging in material and treatment. Some tunes are evergreens (e.g Scarborough Fair, Skye Boat song), some curious combinations (e.g The Fair-haired Boy with the Tenpenny Bit, Ranting in the Rye), and others toe-tapping discoveries (e.g. Kemp's Jig, The East Neuk O'Fife). Drawing on fiddle styles such as jig, reel, hornpipe, strathspey, old-time, bluegrass, syncopated shuffle and American waltz, the arranger Bill Thorp has made a fascinating set of truly democratic and hugely fun duets. For colleges and professionals.
The Fiddling Around books are a wonderful and varied collection of traditional folksongs and fiddle tunes from the British Isles and North America, wide-ranging in material and treatment. Some tunes are evergreens (e.g Scarborough Fair, Skye Boat song), some curious combinations (e.g The Fair-haired Boy with the Tenpenny Bit, Ranting in the Rye), and others toe-tapping discoveries (e.g. Kemp's Jig, The East Neuk O'Fife). Drawing on fiddle styles such as jig, reel, hornpipe, strathspey, old-time, bluegrass, syncopated shuffle and American waltz, the arranger Bill Thorp has made a fascinating set of truly democratic and hugely fun duets. For colleges and professionals.
The Fiddling Around books are a wonderful and varied collection of traditional folksongs and fiddle tunes from the British Isles and North America, wide-ranging in material and treatment. Some tunes are evergreens (e.g Scarborough Fair, Skye Boat song), some curious combinations (e.g The Fair-haired Boy with the Tenpenny Bit, Ranting in the Rye), and others toe-tapping discoveries (e.g. Kemp's Jig, The East Neuk O'Fife). Drawing on fiddle styles such as jig, reel, hornpipe, strathspey, old-time, bluegrass, syncopated shuffle and American waltz, the arranger Bill Thorp has made a fascinating set of truly democratic and hugely fun duets. For colleges and professionals.
The Fiddling Around books are a wonderful and varied collection of traditional folksongs and fiddle tunes from the British Isles and North America, wide-ranging in material and treatment. Some tunes are evergreens (e.g Scarborough Fair, Skye Boat song), some curious combinations (e.g The Fair-haired Boy with the Tenpenny Bit, Ranting in the Rye), and others toe-tapping discoveries (e.g. Kemp's Jig, The East Neuk O'Fife). Drawing on fiddle styles such as jig, reel, hornpipe, strathspey, old-time, bluegrass, syncopated shuffle and American waltz, the arranger Bill Thorp has made a fascinating set of truly democratic and hugely fun duets. For colleges and professionals.
One of the most well known tunes of all. Once attributed to Henry the Eighth and introduced here in a beautiful new arrangement by Carlo Martelli. This arrangement was recorded on the CD British Light Music Premieres Vol. 2, released in 2005 by Dutton Epoch CDLX 7151.
One of the most well known tunes of all. Once attributed to Henry the Eighth and introduced here in a beautiful new arrangement by Carlo Martelli. This arrangement was recorded on the CD British Light Music Premieres Vol. 2, released in 2005 by Dutton Epoch CDLX 7151.
Like its predecessor, Christmas Medley One, this is a cleverly devised potpourri by Carlo Martelli of some of your favourite Yuletide tunes framed by Jingle Bells, one of the most recently composed. Other carols included in this concatenation are Ding Dong Merrily on High, Good King Wenceslas, I Saw Three Ships and Hark The Herald Angels Sing. Suitable for concerts, encores, or just sheer enjoyment.
Like its predecessor, Christmas Medley One, this is a cleverly devised potpourri by Carlo Martelli of some of your favourite Yuletide tunes framed by Jingle Bells, one of the most recently composed. Other carols included in this concatenation are Ding Dong Merrily on High, Good King Wenceslas, I Saw Three Ships and Hark The Herald Angels Sing. Suitable for concerts, encores, or just sheer enjoyment.
Recorded by the Pavão Quartet on the CD A Christmas Collection (released in 2007 on Discrete Recordings DISC 0702), this is a skilfully concocted collection by Carlo Martelli of several well known seasonal favourites, including Away in a Manger, The First Nowell, The Holly and the Ivy, We Wish You a Merry Christmas, Past Three O'clock, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, O Come All Ye Faithful and Jerusalem. Suitable for concerts, encores, or just sheer enjoyment.
Recorded by the Pavão Quartet on the CD A Christmas Collection (released in 2007 on Discrete Recordings DISC 0702), this is a skilfully concocted collection by Carlo Martelli of several well known seasonal favourites, including Away in a Manger, The First Nowell, The Holly and the Ivy, We Wish You a Merry Christmas, Past Three O'clock, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, O Come All Ye Faithful and Jerusalem. Suitable for concerts, encores, or just sheer enjoyment.
Trinity College London Advanced Certificate (Grade 8 Equivalent) Exam Piece until further notice.
Inspired by a water colour by Robert Fowler from the book Beautiful Wales, this piece was written for Angela Whelan of Fine Arts Brass and has been widely performed by Mark O'Keefe, principal trumpet of the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra. The music evokes the image of the ruined castle with a mysterious introduction of muted fanfares reminiscent of ancient battles. The main middle section is a broad melody, Welsh in character in the style of a folk song with harp-like accompaniment. This piece has been a Trinity College London Advanced Certificate (Grade 8 Equivalent) exam piece since 2008.
Trumpet & Piano
Trinity College London Advanced Certificate (Grade 8 Equivalent) Exam Piece until further notice.
Inspired by a water colour by Robert Fowler from the book Beautiful Wales, this piece was written for Angela Whelan of Fine Arts Brass and has been widely performed by Mark O'Keefe, principal trumpet of the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra. The music evokes the image of the ruined castle with a mysterious introduction of muted fanfares reminiscent of ancient battles. The main middle section is a broad melody, Welsh in character in the style of a folk song with harp-like accompaniment. This piece has been a Trinity College London Advanced Certificate (Grade 8 Equivalent) exam piece since 2008.
A quartet for three concert flutes and alto flute. Written in a jazz style, this work was commissioned by the flutes of the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra for their flute quartet Aye Flutin'. A romantic, melodic middle section is framed by a quick be-bop movement, making it a real showcase for a flute group with an affinity for jazz. Aye Flutin' has been performed at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall and broadcast by the group Zauberflöte.
Flute Quartet
A quartet for three concert flutes and alto flute. Written in a jazz style, this work was commissioned by the flutes of the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra for their flute quartet Aye Flutin'. A romantic, melodic middle section is framed by a quick be-bop movement, making it a real showcase for a flute group with an affinity for jazz. Aye Flutin' has been performed at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall and broadcast by the group Zauberflöte.
In his Three by series Stephen Morland has compiled and edited favourite themes in an interesting and challenging way. These flute quartets, in this case Dance of the Reed Pipes, Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy and Waltz of the Flowers from Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite, have been delightfully arranged in such a manner that students of varying ability can have a rewarding and enjoyable musical experience. For schools, studios and professionals.
In his Three by series Stephen Morland has compiled and edited favourite themes in an interesting and challenging way. These flute quartets, in this case Dance of the Reed Pipes, Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy and Waltz of the Flowers from Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite, have been delightfully arranged in such a manner that students of varying ability can have a rewarding and enjoyable musical experience. For schools, studios and professionals.
Tchaikovsky, Pyotr Ilyich
Tchaikovsky arr. Martelli – Waltz from Eugene Onegin, Opus 24 (String Quartet)
Tchaikovsky's lyrical genius and his extraordinarily subtle gift for portraying character is at its peak in this, his most well known, opera. This waltz, which opens the second act, is one of Tchaikovsky's finest, brilliantly transcribed here for the four strings by Carlo Martelli.
Tchaikovsky, Pyotr Ilyich
Tchaikovsky arr. Martelli – Waltz from Eugene Onegin (String Quartet) – Digital Download
Tchaikovsky's lyrical genius and his extraordinarily subtle gift for portraying character is at its peak in this, his most well known, opera. This waltz, which opens the second act, is one of Tchaikovsky's finest, brilliantly transcribed here for the four strings by Carlo Martelli.
Tchaikovsky, Pyotr Ilyich
Tchaikovsky arr. Martelli – Song without Words, Opus 2 No. 3 (String Quartet) – Digital Download
Arranged for string quartet by Carlo Martelli, this is the most well known of all Tchaikovsky's many drawing-room pieces for piano, using a title invented and made popular by Mendelssohn more than forty years earlier.
Tchaikovsky, Pyotr Ilyich
Tchaikovsky arr. Martelli – Song without Words, Opus 2 No. 3 (String Quartet)
Arranged for string quartet by Carlo Martelli, this is the most well known of all Tchaikovsky's many drawing-room pieces for piano, using a title invented and made popular by Mendelssohn more than forty years earlier.
Tchaikovsky, Pyotr Ilyich
Tchaikovsky arr. Martelli – Romance, Opus 5 (String Quartet) – Digital Download
Tchaikovsky's piano music is of the drawing-room order and always charmingly written - this Romance is typical, and is ideal for transference to the string quartet as is here arranged by Carlo Martelli.
Tchaikovsky, Pyotr Ilyich
Tchaikovsky arr. Martelli – Romance, Opus 5 (String Quartet)
Tchaikovsky's piano music is of the drawing-room order and always charmingly written - this Romance is typical, and is ideal for transference to the string quartet as is here arranged by Carlo Martelli.
Tchaikovsky, Pyotr Ilyich
Tchaikovsky arr. Martelli – Pathétique Symphony No. 6 Movement 2 (String Quartet) – Digital Download
Arranged here for string quartet by Carlo Martelli, this famous 5/4 movement from the Pathétique Symphony turned out to be its composers swan song.
Tchaikovsky, Pyotr Ilyich
Tchaikovsky arr. Martelli – Pathétique Symphony No. 6 Movement 2 (String Quartet)
Arranged here for string quartet by Carlo Martelli, this famous 5/4 movement from the Pathétique Symphony turned out to be its composers swan song.