Handel, George Frideric
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)
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
Handel arr. Martelli – Would You Gain The Tender Creature from Acis and Galatea (String Quartet)
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)
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
Handel arr. Martelli – The Harmonious Blacksmith from Suite No. 5 in E Major (String Quartet)
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)
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
Handel arr. Martelli – Overture from Music for the Royal Fireworks (String Quartet)
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
Handel arr. Martelli – Love Sounds The Alarm from Acis and Galatea (String Quartet)
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
Handel arr. Martelli – Love In Her Eyes Sits Playing from Acis and Galatea (String Quartet)
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
Handel arr. Martelli – Heart, The Seat of Soft Delight from Acis and Galatea (String Quartet)
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)
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)
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
Handel arr. Martelli – Departure of the Queen of Sheba from Acis and Galatea (String Quartet)
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
Handel arr. Martelli – As When The Dove Laments Her Love from Acis and Galatea (String Quartet)
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.
Handel, George Frideric
Handel arr. Martelli – Arrival of the Queen of Sheba from Solomon (String Quartet)
A slightly eccentric and unidiomatic arrangement of this popular piece, the distribution of the parts being somewhat unusual. Notwithstanding, it has proved to be one of the most demanded of all Carlo Martelli's many arrangements.
These ingenious arrangements by Ian Lawrence combine the original instrumental and choral lines to create full and varied textures for brass.
Wind Quintet
Handeloroma is a panoramic tour of Handelian favourites. Arranged for an ensemble capable of flexibility and expressiveness, this selection explores the wide range of Handel’s techniques and moods.
Flute & Piano
A lively interpretation by Rebecca Faith, the Joy to the World melody is heard layered with original melodies and motifs. An interesting rhythmic idea binds the piece together making it sparkle and dance, with the underlying semiquaver movement creating an exciting shimmer effect. The constant shifting of key, texture and melodic ideas makes this an arrangement that will keep both the performer and listener on their toes.
These ten short movements of the ever popular Water Music have been attractively arranged, by Eileen Clews, into three suites for three flutes to give interest to each player. The suites are in F, D and G and the various movements, which include bourees, menuets, hornpipes and airs, give a variety of tempo and rhythm to make these suites excellent teaching material and delightful concert pieces. They are ideal for three solo flutes or for a flute choir. Each movement can stand alone and can be used to practise and encourage ensemble playing. For schools, teaching studios and professionals.
This well loved music, arranged by Eileen Clews, is equally suited for solo players or a flute choir. The parts are well balanced for interest and the different movements offer a variety of tempo and style. For studios and schools.
Flute & Piano
This arrangement by Rebecca Faith is not what is usually expected when labelled with the familiar title Silent Night. This piece of music is more of a variation of themes, the familiar melodies remaining recognisable but treated as small pockets of atmospheric motifs rather than one long lyrical melody. The style and harmonies have a more experimental magical feel whilst remaining easy on the ear, and are created to capture the attention and imagination of the listener.
Each instrument has a turn with the tune, so this arrangement by Roy Thackray is helpful in learning to recognise the sound of the instruments, both together and separately.
Grieg, Edvard Hagerup
Grieg arr. Martelli – Wedding Day at Troldhaugen from Lyric Pieces (String Quartet)
A cunningly contrived arrangement by Carlo Martelli of one of the most well known of Grieg's many short piano compositions. For conservatories and professionals.
Grieg, Edvard Hagerup
Grieg arr. Martelli – The Death of Åse and Anitra’s Dance from Peer Gynt (String Quartet)
Ibsen, the author of Peer Gynt, commissioned Grieg to compose incidental music for his play in 1874. The two suites that the composer compiled were decisive in winning universal recognition for his work. Death of Åse and Anitra's Dance are here arranged for string quartet by Carlo Martelli. For colleges, conservatories and professionals.
Grieg, Edvard Hagerup
Grieg arr. Martelli – Shepherd’s Boy from Lyric Pieces (String Quartet)
Exquisitely touching and beautifully laid out for the four strings by Carlo Martelli, this is one of the more popular of Grieg's Songs Without Words. For secondary schools, colleges, conservatories and professionals.
Grieg, Edvard Hagerup
Grieg arr. Martelli – Norwegian March from Lyric Pieces (String Quartet)
This arrangement by Carlo Martelli is one of six characteristic pieces originally composed for pianoforte. The composer later orchestrated four of them to comprise his Lyric Pieces of which this is the second movement. For colleges, conservatories and professionals.
Grieg, Edvard Hagerup
Grieg arr. Martelli – Norwegian Dance Opus 35 No. 4 (String Quartet)
This, the last and liveliest of the set of Norwegian Dances, is characterised by the composers conspicuous gift for melody, nourished by the folk tunes of his native Norway. Arranged by Carlo Martelli. For colleges, conservatories and professionals.
Grieg, Edvard Hagerup
Grieg arr. Martelli – Norwegian Dance Opus 35 No. 3 (String Quartet)
This is the third of four national dances by Grieg originally written for the pianoforte. The jauntiness and limpid beauty of the original is perfectly captured in this arrangement by Carlo Martelli. For colleges, conservatories and professionals.
Grieg, Edvard Hagerup
Grieg arr. Martelli – Norwegian Dance Opus 35 No. 2 (String Quartet)
Grieg was essentially a miniaturist and therefore he tended to excel at this kind of piece, which evokes with a few characterized turns and intervals a deep love for his homeland. Arranged by Carlo Martelli.