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.
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.
Debussy, Claude
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.
Debussy, Claude
The exquisite charm of this popular Debussy piano piece is beautifully captured in this superb arrangement by Carlo Martelli.
Davies, Henry Walford
Davies arr. Martelli – R.A.F. March Past (String Quartet) – Digital Download
This rousing march, arranged by Carlo Martelli, was written by the then 'Master of the King's Music' to celebrate the R.A.F. victory over Hitler's Luftwaffe in September 1940. For secondary schools, colleges, conservatories and professionals.
Davies, Henry Walford
This rousing march, arranged by Carlo Martelli, was written by the then 'Master of the King's Music' to celebrate the R.A.F. victory over Hitler's Luftwaffe in September 1940. For secondary schools, colleges, conservatories and professionals.
This almost quasi-symphonic arrangement by Carlo Martelli subjects the original simple tune to all manner of subtle harmonies and rhythmic twists and turns.
Dacre, Harry
This almost quasi-symphonic arrangement by Carlo Martelli subjects the original simple tune to all manner of subtle harmonies and rhythmic twists and turns.
This arrangement of a well-loved cockney song is the oldest of all of Carlo Martelli's many hundreds for this medium, although not the first to be published. The reference to Bizet's toreador has its origins in a private joke between the arranger and one of the original performers. Ideal for concerts, weddings and all occasions, this arrangement was recorded on the CD British Light Music Premieres Vol. 1, released in 2004 by Dutton Epoch CDLX 7147.
Collins, Charles
This arrangement of a well-loved cockney song is the oldest of all of Carlo Martelli's many hundreds for this medium, although not the first to be published. The reference to Bizet's toreador has its origins in a private joke between the arranger and one of the original performers. Ideal for concerts, weddings and all occasions, this arrangement was recorded on the CD British Light Music Premieres Vol. 1, released in 2004 by Dutton Epoch CDLX 7147.
Chopin, Frédéric François
Chopin arr. Thorp – Valse, Opus 70 No. 3 (String Quartet) – Digital Download
Amongst Chopin's many brilliant, virtuosi and completely pianistic pieces are to be found gentler creations suitable for transcription for string quartet, such as the lively but lyrical Valse (Opus 70 No. 3), transposed up a semitone into the friendlier D major by arranger Bill Thorp.
Chopin, Frédéric François
Amongst Chopin's many brilliant, virtuosi and completely pianistic pieces are to be found gentler creations suitable for transcription for string quartet, such as the lively but lyrical Valse (Opus 70 No. 3), transposed up a semitone into the friendlier D major by arranger Bill Thorp.
Chopin, Frédéric François
Chopin arr. Thorp – Grande Valse Brillante, Opus 34 No. 2 (String Quartet) – Digital Download
Amongst Chopin's many brilliant, virtuosi and completely pianistic pieces are to be found gentler creations suitable for transcription for string quartet, such as the restrained, introspective and, with its Lento marking and low-lying melodies, possibly ironically termed Grande Valse Brillante. Arranged by Bill Thorp.
Chopin, Frédéric François
Chopin arr. Thorp – Grande Valse Brillante, Opus 34 No. 2 (String Quartet)
Amongst Chopin's many brilliant, virtuosi and completely pianistic pieces are to be found gentler creations suitable for transcription for string quartet, such as the restrained, introspective and, with its Lento marking and low-lying melodies, possibly ironically termed Grande Valse Brillante. Arranged by Bill Thorp.
Chopin, Frédéric François
Chopin arr. Martelli – Valse, Opus 64 No. 2 (String Quartet) – Digital Download
No composer, either before or since, has been able so successfully to invest the loose and episodic form of the waltz with the poignant emotions of transient joy and wistfulness. This waltz, arranged by Carlo Martelli, is one of the high watermarks of that kind of distinction.
Chopin, Frédéric François
Chopin arr. Martelli – Valse, Opus 64 No. 2 (String Quartet)
No composer, either before or since, has been able so successfully to invest the loose and episodic form of the waltz with the poignant emotions of transient joy and wistfulness. This waltz, arranged by Carlo Martelli, is one of the high watermarks of that kind of distinction.
Chopin, Frédéric François
Chopin arr. Martelli – Minute Waltz, Opus 64 No. 1 (String Quartet) – Digital Download
Of Chopin's fourteen waltzes this is probably the best known. Like the other waltzes it has a charm and eloquence that is unparalleled in other music of this kind. Arranged by Carlo Martelli.
Chopin, Frédéric François
Chopin arr. Martelli – Minute Waltz, Opus 64 No. 1 (String Quartet)
Of Chopin's fourteen waltzes this is probably the best known. Like the other waltzes it has a charm and eloquence that is unparalleled in other music of this kind. Arranged by Carlo Martelli.
Chopin, Frédéric François
Chopin arr. Martelli – Grande Valse Brillante, Opus 18 (String Quartet) – Digital Download
It has been said that arrangements of such quintessentially keyboard music as Chopin's are always to be deplored. Notwithstanding, Carlo Martelli has chanced his arm in this, the first of the composers fourteen waltzes.
Chopin, Frédéric François
Chopin arr. Martelli – Grande Valse Brillante, Opus 18 (String Quartet)
It has been said that arrangements of such quintessentially keyboard music as Chopin's are always to be deplored. Notwithstanding, Carlo Martelli has chanced his arm in this, the first of the composers fourteen waltzes.
Chabrier, Emmanuel
Chabrier arr. Martelli – Idylle from Suite Pastorale (String Quartet) – Digital Download
This exquisitely charming piece is part of Chabrier's Suite Pastorale, originally written for pianoforte and here expertly transcribed for string quartet by Carlo Martelli.
Chabrier, Emmanuel
Chabrier arr. Martelli – Idylle from Suite Pastorale (String Quartet)
This exquisitely charming piece is part of Chabrier's Suite Pastorale, originally written for pianoforte and here expertly transcribed for string quartet by Carlo Martelli.
Chabrier, Emmanuel
Chabrier arr. Martelli – España (String Quartet) – Digital Download
Chabrier's short but astonishingly brilliant orchestral works, of which España is one, are among the best light music ever written. This arrangement by Carlo Martelli for string quartet captures perfectly the virtuosic nature of the original score.
Chabrier, Emmanuel
Chabrier's short but astonishingly brilliant orchestral works, of which España is one, are among the best light music ever written. This arrangement by Carlo Martelli for string quartet captures perfectly the virtuosic nature of the original score.
Chabrier, Emmanuel
Chabrier arr. Martelli – Danse Villageoise from Suite Pastorale (String Quartet) – Digital Download
This sprightly piece, arranged by Carlo Martelli, is from Chabrier's Suite Pastorale, originally composed for the pianoforte and later transcribed for orchestra by the composer.
This sprightly piece, arranged by Carlo Martelli, is from Chabrier's Suite Pastorale, originally composed for the pianoforte and later transcribed for orchestra by the composer.
Butterworth, George Sainton Kaye
Butterworth arr. Martelli – The Banks of Green Willow (String Quartet) – Digital Download
This is one of the few works that Butterworth completed before his untimely death at the age of thirty - he was killed in action in World War One. The composition, like all his work, gives evidence of a distinct but restrained personality, imbued with a deep love of the English countryside. Arranged here by Carlo Martelli for colleges, conservatories and professionals.
Butterworth, George Sainton Kaye
Butterworth arr. Martelli – The Banks of Green Willow (String Quartet)
This is one of the few works that Butterworth completed before his untimely death at the age of thirty - he was killed in action in World War One. The composition, like all his work, gives evidence of a distinct but restrained personality, imbued with a deep love of the English countryside. Arranged here by Carlo Martelli for colleges, conservatories and professionals.