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Bach's timeless masterpiece originally written for keyboard is here masterfully transcribed by Carlo Martelli for the string quartet medium. For colleges, conservatories and professionals.

The title of this composition derives from the manner in which instrumental contrasts are exploited as in the Concerti Grossi of the period. This arrangement by Carlo Martelli is, however, a straightforward adaptation for stringed instruments.

The title of this composition derives from the manner in which instrumental contrasts are exploited as in the Concerti Grossi of the period. This arrangement by Carlo Martelli is, however, a straightforward adaptation for stringed instruments.

During his 27 years as cantor at St. Thomas's in Leipzig, Bach wrote over 160 cantatas for the various festivals of the church year. This arrangement by Carlo Martelli is of one of the best known numbers of these works.

During his 27 years as cantor at St. Thomas's in Leipzig, Bach wrote over 160 cantatas for the various festivals of the church year. This arrangement by Carlo Martelli is of one of the best known numbers of these works.

It may come as a surprise to many who love this piece that the deep contentment and severity with which it is imbued carry no religious implications. Here arranged by Carlo Martelli for string quartet, it was originally a soprano solo with obbligato accompaniment for two flutes from the composers Birthday Cantata.

It may come as a surprise to many who love this piece that the deep contentment and severity with which it is imbued carry no religious implications. Here arranged by Carlo Martelli for string quartet, it was originally a soprano solo with obbligato accompaniment for two flutes from the composers Birthday Cantata.

The arranger Carlo Martelli has amused himself, and he hopes his audience, by combining Bach's famous melody with Puccini's Nessun Dorma which translated means, of course, 'None shall sleep' - hence Sleepers Awake!

The arranger Carlo Martelli has amused himself, and he hopes his audience, by combining Bach's famous melody with Puccini's Nessun Dorma which translated means, of course, 'None shall sleep' - hence Sleepers Awake!

This arrangement by Carlo Martelli of perhaps the mightiest and most popular of all organ works is at the other end of the scale from the many that have been made for huge orchestras, although nonetheless effective despite its mere four string players. Suitable for colleges, conservatories and professionals.

This arrangement by Carlo Martelli of perhaps the mightiest and most popular of all organ works is at the other end of the scale from the many that have been made for huge orchestras, although nonetheless effective despite its mere four string players. Suitable for colleges, conservatories and professionals.