Elgar, Edward
The Little Bells is the second movement of Elgar's Wand of Youth Suite No. 2 - it was first performed in Worcester on the 9th September 1908 as part of the Three Choirs Festival, and was conducted by the composer. Now arranged for String Quartet by Carlo Martelli.
Elgar, Edward
Elgar arr. Martelli – The Little Bells from Wand of Youth Suite No. 2 (String Quartet)
The Little Bells is the second movement of Elgar's Wand of Youth Suite No. 2 - it was first performed in Worcester on the 9th September 1908 as part of the Three Choirs Festival, and was conducted by the composer. Now arranged for String Quartet by Carlo Martelli.
Elgar, Edward
Elgar arr. Martelli – Sun Dance from Wand of Youth Suite No. 1 (String Quartet) – Digital Download
Sun Dance is the fourth movement of Elgar's Wand of Youth Suite No. 1, first performed at the Queen's Hall in London in December 1907 and conducted by Henry Wood - arranged here for String Quartet by Carlo Martelli.
Sun Dance is the fourth movement of Elgar's Wand of Youth Suite No. 1, first performed at the Queen's Hall in London in December 1907 and conducted by Henry Wood - arranged here for String Quartet by Carlo Martelli.
Elgar, Edward
Elgar arr. Martelli – Serenade from Wand of Youth Suite No. 1 (String Quartet) – Digital Download
At the height of his maturity as a composer Elgar composed two suites for orchestra by expanding and developing some incidental music he had composed at the age of twelve for some private theatricals. This arrangement by Carlo Martelli is from the first suite.
At the height of his maturity as a composer Elgar composed two suites for orchestra by expanding and developing some incidental music he had composed at the age of twelve for some private theatricals. This arrangement by Carlo Martelli is from the first suite.
Elgar, Edward
Elgar arr. Martelli – Nimrod from Enigma Variations (String Quartet) – Digital Download
The central movement Nimrod of Elgar's most popular symphonic orchestral work, has in this arrangement by Carlo Martelli had its original key (E flat) transposed to C for the sake of the greater sonority thus attained.
The central movement Nimrod of Elgar's most popular symphonic orchestral work, has in this arrangement by Carlo Martelli had its original key (E flat) transposed to C for the sake of the greater sonority thus attained.
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 Dvořák’s Humoreske Opus 101 No. 7, themes from the New World Symphony and Slavonic Dance, have been delightfully arranged in such a manner that students of varying ability can have a rewarding and enjoyable musical experience. For studios, schools, colleges, conservatories and professionals.
Flute Quartet
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 Dvořák’s Humoreske Opus 101 No. 7, themes from the New World Symphony and Slavonic Dance, have been delightfully arranged in such a manner that students of varying ability can have a rewarding and enjoyable musical experience. For studios, schools, colleges, conservatories and professionals.
Dvořák, Antonín
Dvořák arr. Martelli – Humoresque, Opus 101 No. 7 (String Quartet) – Digital Download
This charming piece, originally composed for pianoforte but much better known in its violin and piano version, is here expertly transcribed for the medium of the string quartet by Carlo Martelli.
This charming piece, originally composed for pianoforte but much better known in its violin and piano version, is here expertly transcribed for the medium of the string quartet by Carlo Martelli.
This piece by Dominic Sewell was written for a memorial service and hence has a rather wistful quality to it. It has been performed many times at Junior Department Conservatoires, other memorial services and in concerts and recitals throughout the UK. It is tonal and melodious and so has a wide appeal.
Violin Duet
This piece by Dominic Sewell was written for a memorial service and hence has a rather wistful quality to it. It has been performed many times at Junior Department Conservatoires, other memorial services and in concerts and recitals throughout the UK. It is tonal and melodious and so has a wide appeal.
This piece by Dominic Sewell was written for the Junior Course at Pro Corda Summer School (the National String Chamber Music Academy) where it received its first performance. It is an excellent introduction to tonal contemporary music for younger students aged 12 to 18. The piece is good for teaching purposes as it is short but also provides some technical and ensemble difficulties.
String Quartet
This piece by Dominic Sewell was written for the Junior Course at Pro Corda Summer School (the National String Chamber Music Academy) where it received its first performance. It is an excellent introduction to tonal contemporary music for younger students aged 12 to 18. The piece is good for teaching purposes as it is short but also provides some technical and ensemble difficulties.
This woodwind trio by Dick Blackford was written originally for music students but should appeal to players of all ages. It evokes the spirit of Springtime with its cheerful energy, but a plaintive middle section reminds us that spring must end!
This woodwind trio by Dick Blackford was written originally for music students but should appeal to players of all ages. It evokes the spirit of Springtime with its cheerful energy, but a plaintive middle section reminds us that spring must end!
Flute Duet & Piano
Delibes arr. Parry – Flower Duet from Lakmé (Two Flutes and Piano) – Digital Download
Arranged by Martin Parry, this piece was made famous through British Airways TV advertising. For studios, schools and professionals.
Flute Duet & Piano
Delibes arr. Parry – Flower Duet from Lakmé (Two Flutes and Piano)
Arranged by Martin Parry, this piece was made famous through British Airways TV advertising. For studios, schools and professionals.
The opera from which this popular duet comes from was written under the influence of the oriental romances of the period in which a white man is loved to desperation by a beautiful native girl. Arranged by Carlo Martelli. For schools, colleges, conservatories, amateurs and professionals.
The 'Mazurka' is a lively Polish dance resembling the 'Polka'. This excellent example is from one of the finest full length ballets in the repertoire. Arranged by Carlo Martelli.
The 'Mazurka' is a lively Polish dance resembling the 'Polka'. This excellent example is from one of the finest full length ballets in the repertoire. Arranged by Carlo Martelli.
The opera from which this popular duet comes from was written under the influence of the oriental romances of the period in which a white man is loved to desperation by a beautiful native girl. Arranged by Carlo Martelli. For schools, colleges, conservatories, amateurs and professionals.
A wild Hungarian dance from one of the most popular ballets in the repertoire, arranged here by Carlo Martelli with great taste and distinction.
A wild Hungarian dance from one of the most popular ballets in the repertoire, arranged here by Carlo Martelli with great taste and distinction.
Debussy, Claude
Debussy arr. Martelli – Menuet from Petite Suite (String Quartet) – Digital Download
One of Carlo Martelli's many Debussy arrangements executed with characteristic skill. This piece, originally for two pianos, is better known in its version for orchestra by Henri Büsser.
One of Carlo Martelli's many Debussy arrangements executed with characteristic skill. This piece, originally for two pianos, is better known in its version for orchestra by Henri Büsser.
Debussy, Claude
Debussy arr. Martelli – Cortège from Petite Suite (String Quartet) – Digital Download
This Cortège is in the manner of a ceremonial procession, rather than a funeral procession with which the term is usually associated. Arranged by Carlo Martelli.
This Cortège is in the manner of a ceremonial procession, rather than a funeral procession with which the term is usually associated. Arranged by Carlo Martelli.