Written to be light, bright entertainment this work is an interesting, melodic suite with plenty of rhythmic coloration. The four movements are very varied and include a lyrical and soulful horn solo, unusual in this sort of repertoire. For colleges, conservatoires, professionals.
This piece will send any congregation home with a light step. It is a toccata like joyful display with a contrasting but undemanding song for the pedals.
Violin, 'Cello & Piano
John Marson – Fantasia Stravagante, Opus 2 No. 4 (Violin, ‘Cello & Piano) – Digital Download
Often performed as a separate piece in its own right, if preceded with Nocturne, Scherzo and Song without Words these four pieces combine as a substantial recital work.
This is in effect a four movement Sonatina but in a continuous structure. It employs some popular idioms and has a strong climax.
A lightweight kaleidoscopic view of a country outing, in which the last of the three movements portrays playfully the pleasures, and perhaps fatigue, of a bicycle ride.
Trinity College London Intermediate Certificate (Grade 5 Equivalent) Exam Piece for Pedal Harp until further notice In Latin American style, this is a lively evocation of a humming bird in its natural habitat. This work was a Guildhall School of Music and Drama grade 5 exam piece between 2001 and 2006, and has been a Trinity College London Intermediate Certificate (grade 5 Equivalent) exam piece since 2001.
Repertoire for this combination of instruments is sparse, and this two-movement work provides plentiful opportunities to hear how well they combine. The first movement evokes an ancient Greek pastoral landscape, while the second depicts the energetic cavortings of the God Pan.
Most string quartets are long, but this short little piece in one movement was intended as an encore item, but could also fit comfortably into any portfolio for weddings or other functions. For schools, colleges, conservatories and professionals.
Sonata for Flute and Piano, Opus 17 is written in a late Romantic style. The first movement is constructed essentially in traditional sonata-allegro form, with an extensive coda augmenting the new material heard in the development. The passionate second movement opens with a lyrical theme that culminates into a free cadenza at the end. The third movement is written in theme and variation form. Of importance, the fifth variation is written as a four-part fugue and the final variation culminates by joining the theme of the third movement with that of the first. This work not only adds to the existing repertoire of intermediate-advanced flute music, but also teaches young people about traditional classical forms such as the rondo, theme and variations and the fugue. For the history of the composition please see Jim Kelsey's biography. Suitable for teaching studios, secondary schools, colleges and conservatories.
Holst, Gustav
Although this march was originally written for military band as part of the composers three movement Suite in E Flat the arranger Carlo Martelli felt that it would adapt well for the string quartet medium and such has proved to be the case. For secondary schools, colleges, conservatories, libraries, amateurs and professionals.
An expertly contrived arrangement by Carlo Martelli of the most famous movement from Holst's ever popular suite, which contains the well known tune I Vow to Thee my Country.
Brass Quintet
Holst arr. Chinery – The Planets Suite in Miniature (Brass Quintet) – Digital Download
The Planets Suite in Miniature is an attempt to take the listener through Gustav Holst's orchestral masterpiece in less than ten minutes using only five brass instruments. Only five of the seven most famous and recognisable melodies from the original are used, beginning, like the prototype, with Mars. The different movements appear in the same order as Holst wrote, although the rhythmic pattern of Mars reappears on occasion. The piece ends with a clash of interest as the two most well known movements, Mars and Jupiter, compete for the right to finish. The harsh sounds of Mars are heard first before the hymnal Jupiter theme is heard over the driving rhythm of Mars. Jupiter finally triumphs with the piece ending with one final verse of the tune used for the hymn I Vow To Thee My Country. This instantly recognisable arrangement by Thomas Chinery is both challenging and playable, and of a length that will not tire the players too much while at the same time maintaining the essence and power of the original music to ensure interest for both audience and players alike. A recording by the Argento Brass Quintet can be heard on http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGg1-pcHzrs
Hill, Mildred Jane
Hill arr. Read – Happy Birthday Theme and Variations (String Quartet) – Digital Download
An extremely popular series of 12 variations by Ronald Read on the well known 'Happy Birthday' theme. Each variation is in a distinctive classical or popular style. The final variation is a 'Fughetta' with a surprise ending. All parts are of medium difficulty, although there is a 'cello cadenza that might require a little practice.
This orchestral score has been excellently transcribed by Ian Lawrence into a complex and entertaining brass quintet arrangement that is suitable for both students and professional players.
Difficult but rewarding arrangements that require trumpet players who can change from the B flat trumpet to the piccolo trumpet with ease. The trombone plays 'second horn' in all the horn call type figures and the tuba part requires some nimble playing. Stephen Wick's excellent arrangements have been heard around the world in his performances with the English Brass Ensemble. For advanced student groups, studios and professionals.
Handel, George Frideric
Handel arr. Martelli – Zadok The Priest (String Quartet) – Digital Download
Handel's 1727 coronation ode for chorus and orchestra is here expertly adapted by Carlo Martelli to the more intimate medium of the string quartet. For colleges, conservatories, amateurs and professionals.
Handel, George Frideric
Handel arr. Martelli – Wretched Lovers from Acis and Galatea (String Quartet) – Digital Download
Hovering between masque and pastoral opera, this arrangement by Carlo Martelli from Acis and Galatea is the chorus that concludes part one, voicing the foreboding of the tragedy that is about to fall on the two innocent young lovers.
Handel, George Frideric
This exquisitely beautiful aria, arranged by Carlo Martelli, is sung by Damon to mentor Acis in the best way to capture Galatea's heart.
Handel, George Frideric
Handel arr. Martelli – Water Music Overture (String Quartet) – Digital Download
This arrangement by Carlo Martelli is of the overture to one of the three suites that comprise the Water Music that Handel wrote in 1717 for a celebration on the Thames.
Handel, George Frideric
This famous keyboard composition arranged by Carlo Martelli, whose fancy title was not given by its composer, comes from Handel's Harpsichord Suite No. 5 in E Major. For colleges, conservatories and professionals.
Handel, George Frideric
Handel arr. Martelli – Rejoice Greatly from Messiah (String Quartet) – Digital Download
This joyous aria, arranged by Carlo Martelli, is from the first part of Handel's glorious oratorio in which the coming of the baby Jesus is celebrated.
Handel, George Frideric
In this overture, arranged here for string quartet by Carlo Martelli, Handel magnificently captures the celebratory mood which the music is intended to convey. The occasion for which the work was commissioned was the signing of the peace treaty which brought the War of the Austrian Succession to an end in 1748.
Handel, George Frideric
An arrangement by Carlo Martelli of the aria in which Acis expresses his concern at the monster Polyphemus's unwelcome amorous attentions to his beloved Galatea.
Handel, George Frideric
This beautiful aria, arranged by Carlo Martelli from the masque Handel wrote during his sojourn at the Duke of Chandos's stately home near Edgware, depicts Acis's wonder and rapture following his first sighting of Galatea.
Handel, George Frideric
The Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle which ended the war of the Austrian Succession was celebrated in London in 1749 by a grand firework display accompanied by specially commissioned music by Handel. These arrangements by Carlo Martelli are two of the shorter movements that are ideal for secondary schools, colleges, conservatories and professionals.
Handel, George Frideric
This beautiful aria, arranged by Carlo Martelli, expresses Galatea's heartbreak at the loss of her beloved Acis, who has been slain by the monster Polyphemus.
Handel, George Frideric
Handel arr. Martelli – Hallelujah Chorus from Messiah (String Quartet) – Digital Download
This Hallelujah Chorus, which concludes the second part of Messiah, is doubtless one of the half dozen or so most well known pieces of music ever composed. This arrangement by Carlo Martelli captures all the resplendence and power of the original. For colleges, conservatories and professionals.
Handel, George Frideric
Handel arr. Martelli – For Unto Us A Child Is Born from Messiah (String Quartet) – Digital Download
This radiantly joyous number from the Messiah rounds off the first section of that glorious masterpiece. This brilliant arrangement by Carlo Martelli perfectly captures the celebratory nature of the piece. For colleges, conservatories, professionals and community performing groups.
Handel, George Frideric
A clever arrangement of the overture to Handel's masque Acis and Galatea from the talented pen of Carlo Martelli. The joke title is inspired by the composers famous Arrival of said Queen.
Handel, George Frideric
In this aria from Handel's famous masque, composed for the Duke of Chandos at Cannons near Edgware, Galatea tells of the pains of absent love. Arranged by Carlo Martelli.