Bruch, Max Christian Friedrich
Bruch arr. Martelli – Adagio from Violin Concerto in G Minor (String Quartet) – Digital Download
In this arrangement by Carlo Martelli of the beautiful slow movement of Bruch's Violin Concerto the solo part is unchanged and the orchestral part arranged for the other three players.
Bruch, Max Christian Friedrich
Bruch arr. Martelli – Adagio from Violin Concerto in G Minor (String Quartet)
In this arrangement by Carlo Martelli of the beautiful slow movement of Bruch's Violin Concerto the solo part is unchanged and the orchestral part arranged for the other three players.
Brahms, Johannes
Brahms arr. Martelli – Symphony No. 2 Movement 3 (String Quartet) – Digital Download
This is one of the most charming and unpretentious movements from Brahms' symphonies, expertly transcribed here by Carlo Martelli for the four string instruments.
Brahms, Johannes
Brahms arr. Martelli – Symphony No. 2 Movement 3 (String Quartet)
This is one of the most charming and unpretentious movements from Brahms' symphonies, expertly transcribed here by Carlo Martelli for the four string instruments.
One of the better known of Brahms' many Hungarian Dances originally composed for piano duet. This highly effective arrangement by Carlo Martelli successfully conveys the excitement and verve of the original.
Brahms, Johannes
Brahms arr. Martelli – Hungarian Dance No. 6 (String Quartet)
One of the better known of Brahms' many Hungarian Dances originally composed for piano duet. This highly effective arrangement by Carlo Martelli successfully conveys the excitement and verve of the original.
Brahms wrote 21 Hungarian Dances of which this is one of the most well known. Originally written for piano duet, and here arranged for string quartet by Carlo Martelli, it is in an extravert style with good spanking tunes and simple rhythms.
Brahms, Johannes
Brahms arr. Martelli – Hungarian Dance No. 5 (String Quartet)
Brahms wrote 21 Hungarian Dances of which this is one of the most well known. Originally written for piano duet, and here arranged for string quartet by Carlo Martelli, it is in an extravert style with good spanking tunes and simple rhythms.
Borodin, Alexander Porfiryevich
Borodin arr. Martelli – Symphony No. 2 Movement 4 (String Quartet) – Digital Download
Borodin's 2nd is the most well know of his three Symphonies and uses several musical ideas originally intended for his opera Prince Igor. The festive character of this final movement is skillfully recaptured in Martelli's masterful arrangement for the four stringed instruments.
Borodin, Alexander Porfiryevich
Borodin arr. Martelli – Symphony No. 2 Movement 4 (String Quartet)
Borodin's 2nd is the most well know of his three Symphonies and uses several musical ideas originally intended for his opera Prince Igor. The festive character of this final movement is skillfully recaptured in Martelli's masterful arrangement for the four stringed instruments.
Borodin, Alexander Porfiryevich
Borodin arr. Martelli – Polovtsian Dances from Prince Igor (String Quartet) – Digital Download
These dances, inseparably associated with Diaghilev's 'Russian Ballet', form the climax of the 2nd act of the opera 'Prince Igor', where the Khan entertains his royal captive. The melody of the maidens dance was used in the musical 'Kismet' to the words 'Hold my Hand, I'm a Stranger in Paradise'. Little of the brilliance and excitement of the original is lost in this masterly condensation for string quartet by Carlo Martelli. For conservatories and professionals.
Borodin, Alexander Porfiryevich
Borodin arr. Martelli – Polovtsian Dances from Prince Igor (String Quartet)
These dances, inseparably associated with Diaghilev's 'Russian Ballet', form the climax of the 2nd act of the opera 'Prince Igor', where the Khan entertains his royal captive. The melody of the maidens dance was used in the musical 'Kismet' to the words 'Hold my Hand, I'm a Stranger in Paradise'. Little of the brilliance and excitement of the original is lost in this masterly condensation for string quartet by Carlo Martelli. For conservatories and professionals.
Carmen's beguiling aria from the first act of Bizet's masterpiece, in which she successfully seduces her guard Don José, is here expertly transcribed to the medium of string quartet by Carlo Martelli. For colleges, conservatories and professionals.
Carmen's beguiling aria from the first act of Bizet's masterpiece, in which she successfully seduces her guard Don José, is here expertly transcribed to the medium of string quartet by Carlo Martelli. For colleges, conservatories and professionals.
Bizet, Georges
Bizet arr. Martelli – Minuet from L’Arlésienne Suite No. 2 (String Quartet) – Digital Download
This minuet (or menuet), arranged by Carlo Martelli, is from the second of two concert suites in which Bizet made out the beautiful and highly picturesque L'Arlésienne music which he wrote to accompany Daudet's play.
This minuet (or menuet), arranged by Carlo Martelli, is from the second of two concert suites in which Bizet made out the beautiful and highly picturesque L'Arlésienne music which he wrote to accompany Daudet's play.
Bizet, Georges
These are two of the eight pieces that comprise the two suites made from the incidental music that Bizet wrote to Daudet's play. Arranged by Carlo Martelli.
Bizet, Georges
Bizet arr. Martelli – Intermezzo and Adagietto from L’Arlésienne Suites (String Quartet)
These are two of the eight pieces that comprise the two suites made from the incidental music that Bizet wrote to Daudet's play. Arranged by Carlo Martelli.
Bizet, Georges
Bizet arr. Martelli – Farandole from L’Arlésienne Suite No. 2 (String Quartet) – Digital Download
Two concert suites were made out of the beautiful and highly picturesque L'Arlésienne music. The Farandole, which concludes the second suite and is here arranged by Carlo Martelli, is a spirited circle dance of Provençal derivation.
Two concert suites were made out of the beautiful and highly picturesque L'Arlésienne music. The Farandole, which concludes the second suite and is here arranged by Carlo Martelli, is a spirited circle dance of Provençal derivation.
Bizet, Georges
Bizet arr. Martelli – Duet from The Pearl Fishers (String Quartet) – Digital Download
Perhaps the most popular operatic duet ever penned, this arrangement by Carlo Martelli captures the nobility and rapture of the original to perfection.
Perhaps the most popular operatic duet ever penned, this arrangement by Carlo Martelli captures the nobility and rapture of the original to perfection.
Bizet, Georges
Bizet arr. Martelli – Danse Bohème from Carmen, Gypsy Dance (String Quartet) – Digital Download
This gypsy dance, which opens the second act of Bizet's famous opera Carmen, starts quietly and works up to a breathtakingly exciting climax. Arranged by Carlo Martelli.
This gypsy dance, which opens the second act of Bizet's famous opera Carmen, starts quietly and works up to a breathtakingly exciting climax. Arranged by Carlo Martelli.
Bizet, Georges
Bizet arr. Martelli – Carillon from L’Arlésienne Suite No. 1 (String Quartet) – Digital Download
This delightful piece concludes the first suite that Bizet made from his incidental music to Daudet's play. This music, arranged by Carlo Martelli, has a freshness, vivacity and clarity of outline, which arrives like a cool breeze in a stuffy room.
This delightful piece concludes the first suite that Bizet made from his incidental music to Daudet's play. This music, arranged by Carlo Martelli, has a freshness, vivacity and clarity of outline, which arrives like a cool breeze in a stuffy room.
The introduction to the fourth act of Bizet's famous opera Carmen sets the scene for the public rejoicing at the bullfight in Seville, during which the fate of the two protagonists Don José and the eponymous heroine is sealed. Arranged by Carlo Martelli.
The introduction to the fourth act of Bizet's famous opera Carmen sets the scene for the public rejoicing at the bullfight in Seville, during which the fate of the two protagonists Don José and the eponymous heroine is sealed. Arranged by Carlo Martelli.
Berlioz, Hector
Berlioz arr. Martelli – Symphonie Fantastique, Movement 2 (String Quartet) – Digital Download
Berlioz's depiction of a brilliant ball scene, in which a jealous lover spots his beloved amidst the dancing throngs, is finely adapted here for the much smaller medium of the string quartet. The skill of the arranger Carlo Martelli has ensured that the piece loses none of its sparkle and glamour. For colleges, conservatories and professionals.
Berlioz's depiction of a brilliant ball scene, in which a jealous lover spots his beloved amidst the dancing throngs, is finely adapted here for the much smaller medium of the string quartet. The skill of the arranger Carlo Martelli has ensured that the piece loses none of its sparkle and glamour. For colleges, conservatories and professionals.