The adaptation for string quartet of Rhapsody in Blue, which was composed originally for virtuoso solo pianoforte and symphony orchestra, presented the arranger Carlo Martelli with problems not normally encountered in this field. The piece has been largely recomposed and is only about half its original length, but the spirit and essence of Gershwin's masterpiece has been maintained. For conservatories and professionals.
Gershwin, George
The adaptation for string quartet of Rhapsody in Blue, which was composed originally for virtuoso solo pianoforte and symphony orchestra, presented the arranger Carlo Martelli with problems not normally encountered in this field. The piece has been largely recomposed and is only about half its original length, but the spirit and essence of Gershwin's masterpiece has been maintained. For conservatories and professionals.
Gershwin, George
Gershwin arr. Martelli – Piano Concerto Movement 3 (String Quartet) – Digital Download
As a result of the instantaneous success of his Rhapsody in Blue for Piano and Orchestra, Gershwin was commissioned to write a three movement Piano Concerto - a severe test for him as for the first time he had to come to grips with a serious musical form. Gershwin succeeded magnificently, as has the arranger Carlo Martelli in reducing the third movement of this masterpiece down to four string players. For colleges, conservatories and professionals.
Gershwin, George
Gershwin arr. Martelli – Piano Concerto Movement 3 (String Quartet)
As a result of the instantaneous success of his Rhapsody in Blue for Piano and Orchestra, Gershwin was commissioned to write a three movement Piano Concerto - a severe test for him as for the first time he had to come to grips with a serious musical form. Gershwin succeeded magnificently, as has the arranger Carlo Martelli in reducing the third movement of this masterpiece down to four string players. For colleges, conservatories and professionals.
The arranger Carlo Martelli is up to his old tricks of giving symphonic treatment to one of the evergreens of the Great American Songbook, with his skilful use of the string quartet medium achieving a richness and complexity unequalled by other arrangers in this genre.
Gershwin, George
The arranger Carlo Martelli is up to his old tricks of giving symphonic treatment to one of the evergreens of the Great American Songbook, with his skilful use of the string quartet medium achieving a richness and complexity unequalled by other arrangers in this genre.
One of Gershwin's lesser well known songs, Carlo Martelli has arranged Hang On To Me in a mid-1920's dance style and has incorporated a much better known song by the composer. The skilful use of the string quartet medium achieves a richness and complexity unequalled by other arrangers in this genre.
Gershwin, George
One of Gershwin's lesser well known songs, Carlo Martelli has arranged Hang On To Me in a mid-1920's dance style and has incorporated a much better known song by the composer. The skilful use of the string quartet medium achieves a richness and complexity unequalled by other arrangers in this genre.
One of Carlo Martelli's most scintillating string quartet arrangements. The original Gershwin material is treated to an almost quasi-symphonic development. The Pavão Quartet recorded this piece on the CD Someone To Watch Over Me, released in 2006 by Landor Records LAN 277. On the same CD are four more of Martelli’s Gershwin arrangements also published by Broadbent & Dunn.
Gershwin, George
Gershwin arr. Martelli – Fascinatin’ Rhythm (String Quartet)
One of Carlo Martelli's most scintillating string quartet arrangements. The original Gershwin material is treated to an almost quasi-symphonic development. The Pavão Quartet recorded this piece on the CD Someone To Watch Over Me, released in 2006 by Landor Records LAN 277. On the same CD are four more of Martelli’s Gershwin arrangements also published by Broadbent & Dunn.