This is a textually dense and contrapuntally elaborate reworking by Carlo Martelli of Gershwin's evergreen from 1938, first sung by Fred Astaire in the film Monsieur Petroff. 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. **** Not for sale in the USA ****
Gershwin, George
This is a textually dense and contrapuntally elaborate reworking by Carlo Martelli of Gershwin's evergreen from 1938, first sung by Fred Astaire in the film Monsieur Petroff. 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. **** Not for sale in the USA ****
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.
Gershwin, George
Gershwin arr. Martelli – Let’s Call The Whole Thing Off (String Quartet) – Digital Download
This virtuosic reworking for string quartet of Gershwin's marvellous song, is quasi-symphonic in nature and contains original material by the arranger Carlo Martelli. 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. **** Not for sale in the USA ****
This virtuosic reworking for string quartet of Gershwin's marvellous song, is quasi-symphonic in nature and contains original material by the arranger Carlo Martelli. 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. **** Not for sale in the USA ****
This arrangement by Carlo Martelli is of one of Gershwin's lesser known tunes which is in the same vein as his Cuban Overture. **** Not for sale in the USA ****
Gershwin, George
Gershwin arr. Martelli – Just Another Rhumba (String Quartet)
This arrangement by Carlo Martelli is of one of Gershwin's lesser known tunes which is in the same vein as his Cuban Overture. **** Not for sale in the USA ****
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.
This evergreen suite, redolent of childhood and full of Gallic charm, has six contrasting movements arranged by Bill Thorp, ranging from the beautiful Berceuse (of Listen with Mother fame, for those old enough to remember), the feline Mi-a-ou and Kitty-Valse, the tender Le Jardin de Dolly and Tendresse, to the lively finale Le Pas Espagnol.
Fauré, Gabriel
This evergreen suite, redolent of childhood and full of Gallic charm, has six contrasting movements arranged by Bill Thorp, ranging from the beautiful Berceuse (of Listen with Mother fame, for those old enough to remember), the feline Mi-a-ou and Kitty-Valse, the tender Le Jardin de Dolly and Tendresse, to the lively finale Le Pas Espagnol.
In a lovely arrangement by Bill Thorp, this ever popular piece forms part of a group of Edward Elgar's much-loved salon pieces, that are as fresh and exquisite as when first conceived over a century ago. The wistful Salut d'Amour nostalgically evokes the (appropriately) Edwardian golden age, and will be ever-popular because it is so beautifully written.
In a lovely arrangement by Bill Thorp, this ever popular piece forms part of a group of Edward Elgar's much-loved salon pieces, that are as fresh and exquisite as when first conceived over a century ago. The wistful Salut d'Amour nostalgically evokes the (appropriately) Edwardian golden age, and will be ever-popular because it is so beautifully written.
This piece, arranged by Bill Thorp, forms part of a group of Edward Elgar's much-loved salon pieces, that are as fresh and exquisite as when first conceived over a century ago. The elegiac Idylle (a particularly lovely arrangement) evokes the (appropriately) Edwardian golden age, and will be ever-popular because it is so beautifully written.
Elgar, Edward
This piece, arranged by Bill Thorp, forms part of a group of Edward Elgar's much-loved salon pieces, that are as fresh and exquisite as when first conceived over a century ago. The elegiac Idylle (a particularly lovely arrangement) evokes the (appropriately) Edwardian golden age, and will be ever-popular because it is so beautifully written.
This piece, arranged by Bill Thorp, forms part of a group of Edward Elgar's much-loved salon pieces, that are as fresh and exquisite as when first conceived over a century ago. Chanson de Nuit evokes the (appropriately) Edwardian golden age, and will be ever-popular because it is so beautifully written.
This piece, arranged by Bill Thorp, forms part of a group of Edward Elgar's much-loved salon pieces, that are as fresh and exquisite as when first conceived over a century ago. Chanson de Nuit evokes the (appropriately) Edwardian golden age, and will be ever-popular because it is so beautifully written.
Elgar, Edward
Elgar arr. Thorp – Chanson De Matin, Opus 15 No. 2 (String Quartet) – Digital Download
This piece, arranged by Bill Thorp, forms part of a group of Edward Elgar's much-loved salon pieces, that are as fresh and exquisite as when first conceived over a century ago. Chanson de Matin evokes the (appropriately) Edwardian golden age, and will be ever-popular because it is so beautifully written.
This piece, arranged by Bill Thorp, forms part of a group of Edward Elgar's much-loved salon pieces, that are as fresh and exquisite as when first conceived over a century ago. Chanson de Matin evokes the (appropriately) Edwardian golden age, and will be ever-popular because it is so beautifully written.
This piece, arranged by Bill Thorp, forms part of a group of Edward Elgar's much-loved salon pieces, that are as fresh and exquisite as when first conceived over a century ago. The more sprightly Beau Brummel nostalgically evokes the (appropriately) Edwardian golden age, and will be ever-popular because it is so beautifully written.
Elgar, Edward
This piece, arranged by Bill Thorp, forms part of a group of Edward Elgar's much-loved salon pieces, that are as fresh and exquisite as when first conceived over a century ago. The more sprightly Beau Brummel nostalgically evokes the (appropriately) Edwardian golden age, and will be ever-popular because it is so beautifully written.
Elgar, Edward
The Wild Bears, here arranged by Carlo Martelli for String Quartet, is the last movement from Elgar's second Wand of Youth Suite and has become a favourite concert encore.
The Wild Bears, here arranged by Carlo Martelli for String Quartet, is the last movement from Elgar's second Wand of Youth Suite and has become a favourite concert encore.