The first movement Cam ye o'er Frae France is a London College of Music Grade 4 Exam Piece until further notice
The third movement I'll Make You Fain To Follow Me is a London College of Music Grade 5 Exam Piece until further notice
The fourth movement Yell Yell is a London College of Music Grade 3 Exam Piece until further noticeCommissioned by Fiona Nisbett for a recital in St Albans, this is a selection of five original Scottish reels and folk tunes from various 18th Century sources, reworked and re-harmonised. The style is reminiscent of Malcolm Arnold and all movements contrast well with each other. The first, third and fourth movements have all been London College of Music grade 4, 5 and 3 exam pieces since 2010.
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.
Written for Crispin Ward and the National Chamber Orchestra of Moldova, this appealing orchestral work for strings received its televised premiere in Chisinau in 2003 and has since been performed by the Pro Corda Senior and Alumni orchestras in the summer 2005 course. It is a romantic work and would suit any good youth orchestra.
Written for Crispin Ward and the National Chamber Orchestra of Moldova, this appealing orchestral work for strings received its televised premiere in Chisinau in 2003 and has since been performed by the Pro Corda Senior and Alumni orchestras in the summer 2005 course. It is a romantic work and would suit any good youth orchestra.
Written for Crispin Ward and the National Chamber Orchestra of Moldova, this appealing orchestral work for strings received its televised premiere in Chisinau in 2003 and has since been performed by the Pro Corda Senior and Alumni orchestras in the summer 2005 course. It is a romantic work and would suit any good youth orchestra.
Written for Crispin Ward and the National Chamber Orchestra of Moldova, this appealing orchestral work for strings received its televised premiere in Chisinau in 2003 and has since been performed by the Pro Corda Senior and Alumni orchestras in the summer 2005 course. It is a romantic work and would suit any good youth orchestra.
Written for Crispin Ward and the National Chamber Orchestra of Moldova, this appealing orchestral work for strings received its televised premiere in Chisinau in 2003 and has since been performed by the Pro Corda Senior and Alumni orchestras in the summer 2005 course. It is a romantic work and would suit any good youth orchestra.
Written for Crispin Ward and the National Chamber Orchestra of Moldova, this appealing orchestral work for strings received its televised premiere in Chisinau in 2003 and has since been performed by the Pro Corda Senior and Alumni orchestras in the summer 2005 course. It is a romantic work and would suit any good youth orchestra.
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!
Brass Sextet
Dick Blackford – Andromeda (Brass Sextet for Orchestral Brass Instruments) – Digital Download
A brass sextet originally written for an ensemble of music students aged 16 to 18, but that is suitable for competent musicians of any age. The piece is attractive and accessible to any audience and is full of rich, exciting brass sounds with a tender middle section for solo horn. It provides an opportunity for the unusual grouping of sextet rather than the traditional brass quintet. The piece is also available in a version for brass band instruments, which allows flexibility of instrumentation and of clefs.
Brass Sextet
Dick Blackford – Andromeda (Brass Sextet for Brass Band Instruments) – Digital Download
A brass sextet originally written for an ensemble of music students aged 16 to 18, but that is suitable for competent musicians of any age. The piece is attractive and accessible to any audience and is full of rich, exciting brass sounds with a tender middle section for solo horn. It provides an opportunity for the unusual grouping of sextet rather than the traditional brass quintet. The piece is also available in a version for orchestral instruments, which allows flexibility of instrumentation and of clefs.
As a young man Delius worked on an orange plantation in Florida, and this charming piece from his opera Koanga conjures up that scene admirably. Arranged by Carlo Martelli.
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.
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.
Composed in 1870 Coppélia was the first large scale ballet score in three acts ever composed, so setting the standard for all subsequent attempts at this medium. This medley for string quartet, arranged by Carlo Martelli, includes many of the lesser known numbers from the ballet.
Debussy, Claude
Arranged by Carlo Martelli, this exquisite gem, exuding the quintessence of the composers art, is from the first of two books of Debussy's 24 preludes for piano.
Debussy, Claude
Debussy arr. Martelli – Prélude à L’après-midi d’un Faune (String Quartet) – Digital Download
Based on an eclogue by the symbolist poet Mallarmé, this famous piece is a seminal work in the evolution and development of European art music. At first glance it would seem not to lend itself to the quartet medium, but nonetheless Carlo Martelli has succeeded brilliantly in distilling the essence of the composition in all its sensuous beauty and languorousness. For conservatories and professionals.
Debussy, Claude
Debussy arr. Martelli – Passepied from Suite Bergamasque (String Quartet) – Digital Download
The Passepied is a dance that originated in France and resembles the minuet. This example, arranged by Carlo Martelli from Debussy's Suite Bergamasque, represents a late flowering and highly sophisticated version of the form.
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.
Debussy, Claude
This movement from Debussy's Children's Corner piano suite is one of its composers most popular pieces, here skilfully arranged by Carlo Martelli for string quartet.
Debussy, Claude
Debussy arr. Martelli – En Bateau from Petite Suite (String Quartet) – Digital Download
This charming piece, arranged by Carlo Martelli, captures perfectly the mood one might experience whilst being rowed in beautiful surroundings and listening to the gentle lapping of the waves.
It was in his music for pianoforte that Debussy confided his most personal inspirations. Nonetheless, in the hands of a master like Carlo Martelli they transcribe well to the quartet medium. This tarantella like piece is no exception.
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.
Debussy, Claude
Debussy arr. Martelli – Clair de Lune from Suite Bergamasque (String Quartet) – Digital Download
The Pavão Quartet recorded this beautiful arrangement by Carlo Martelli of one of Debussy's best loved pieces on the CD Dreaming, released in 2008 on Discrete Recordings DISC0801 and re-released in 2010 on Discadia Records DISCA001. Included on the same CD are four more of Martelli’s Grieg, Elgar, Beethoven and Dvořák arrangements also published by Broadbent & Dunn.
Debussy, Claude
Debussy arr. Martelli – Ballet from Petite Suite (String Quartet) – Digital Download
The final movement of Debussy's ever popular suite, transcribed here by Carlo Martelli from the original piano duet version.
Although not as well known as the first Arabesque, this one is its musical equal in every way, except that it far livelier and jauntier than its predecessor. Arranged by Carlo Martelli.
The exquisite charm of this popular Debussy piano piece is beautifully captured in this superb arrangement by Carlo Martelli.
Another clever arrangement from the pen of the late and celebrated hornist Alan Civil.