Dvořák, Antonín
Dvořák arr. Martelli – Largo from the New World Symphony (String Quartet) – Digital Download
The Pavão Quartet recorded this fine arrangement of the famous slow movement from Dvořák's final symphony on the CD Dreaming, released in 2008 on Discrete Recordings DISC0801 and re-released in 2010 on Discadia Records DISCA001. Included on the same CD are four more of Carlo Martelli’s Grieg, Elgar, Beethoven and Debussy arrangements also published by Broadbent & Dunn.
The Pavão Quartet recorded this fine arrangement of the famous slow movement from Dvořák's final symphony on the CD Dreaming, released in 2008 on Discrete Recordings DISC0801 and re-released in 2010 on Discadia Records DISCA001. Included on the same CD are four more of Carlo Martelli’s Grieg, Elgar, Beethoven and Debussy arrangements also published by Broadbent & Dunn.
Dvořák, Antonín
Dvořák arr. Martelli – Humoresque, Opus 101 No. 7 (String Quartet) – Digital Download
This charming piece, originally composed for pianoforte but much better known in its violin and piano version, is here expertly transcribed for the medium of the string quartet by Carlo Martelli.
This charming piece, originally composed for pianoforte but much better known in its violin and piano version, is here expertly transcribed for the medium of the string quartet by Carlo Martelli.
A solid, serious work for aspiring string quartets or established groups, this piece was the subject of a master class from the Wihan Quartet from the Czech Republic. The quartet, inspired by Janáček's Intimate Letters quartet, was similarly inspired by letters from a woman to her lover. It is scored in three contrasting movements consisting of a gestural first movement, a slow arch form second movement and a fiery syncopated 5/4 finale.
String Quartet
A solid, serious work for aspiring string quartets or established groups, this piece was the subject of a master class from the Wihan Quartet from the Czech Republic. The quartet, inspired by Janáček's Intimate Letters quartet, was similarly inspired by letters from a woman to her lover. It is scored in three contrasting movements consisting of a gestural first movement, a slow arch form second movement and a fiery syncopated 5/4 finale.
This piece by Dominic Sewell was written for the Junior Course at Pro Corda Summer School (the National String Chamber Music Academy) where it received its first performance. It is an excellent introduction to tonal contemporary music for younger students aged 12 to 18. The piece is good for teaching purposes as it is short but also provides some technical and ensemble difficulties.
String Quartet
This piece by Dominic Sewell was written for the Junior Course at Pro Corda Summer School (the National String Chamber Music Academy) where it received its first performance. It is an excellent introduction to tonal contemporary music for younger students aged 12 to 18. The piece is good for teaching purposes as it is short but also provides some technical and ensemble difficulties.
As a young man Delius worked on an orange plantation in Florida, and this charming piece from his opera Koanga conjures up that scene admirably. Arranged by Carlo Martelli.
Delius, Frederick
Delius arr. Martelli – La Calinda from Koanga (String Quartet)
As a young man Delius worked on an orange plantation in Florida, and this charming piece from his opera Koanga conjures up that scene admirably. Arranged by Carlo Martelli.
The opera from which this popular duet comes from was written under the influence of the oriental romances of the period in which a white man is loved to desperation by a beautiful native girl. Arranged by Carlo Martelli. For schools, colleges, conservatories, amateurs and professionals.
The 'Mazurka' is a lively Polish dance resembling the 'Polka'. This excellent example is from one of the finest full length ballets in the repertoire. Arranged by Carlo Martelli.
The 'Mazurka' is a lively Polish dance resembling the 'Polka'. This excellent example is from one of the finest full length ballets in the repertoire. Arranged by Carlo Martelli.
The opera from which this popular duet comes from was written under the influence of the oriental romances of the period in which a white man is loved to desperation by a beautiful native girl. Arranged by Carlo Martelli. For schools, colleges, conservatories, amateurs and professionals.
A wild Hungarian dance from one of the most popular ballets in the repertoire, arranged here by Carlo Martelli with great taste and distinction.
A wild Hungarian dance from one of the most popular ballets in the repertoire, arranged here by Carlo Martelli with great taste and distinction.
Composed in 1870 Coppélia was the first large scale ballet score in three acts ever composed, so setting the standard for all subsequent attempts at this medium. This medley for string quartet, arranged by Carlo Martelli, includes many of the lesser known numbers from the ballet.
Composed in 1870 Coppélia was the first large scale ballet score in three acts ever composed, so setting the standard for all subsequent attempts at this medium. This medley for string quartet, arranged by Carlo Martelli, includes many of the lesser known numbers from the ballet.
Debussy, Claude
Arranged by Carlo Martelli, this exquisite gem, exuding the quintessence of the composers art, is from the first of two books of Debussy's 24 preludes for piano.
Debussy, Claude
Debussy arr. Martelli – The Girl With The Flaxen Hair, Préludes Book 1 No. 8 (String Quartet)
Arranged by Carlo Martelli, this exquisite gem, exuding the quintessence of the composers art, is from the first of two books of Debussy's 24 preludes for piano.
Debussy, Claude
Debussy arr. Martelli – Prélude à L’après-midi d’un Faune (String Quartet) – Digital Download
Based on an eclogue by the symbolist poet Mallarmé, this famous piece is a seminal work in the evolution and development of European art music. At first glance it would seem not to lend itself to the quartet medium, but nonetheless Carlo Martelli has succeeded brilliantly in distilling the essence of the composition in all its sensuous beauty and languorousness. For conservatories and professionals.
Based on an eclogue by the symbolist poet Mallarmé, this famous piece is a seminal work in the evolution and development of European art music. At first glance it would seem not to lend itself to the quartet medium, but nonetheless Carlo Martelli has succeeded brilliantly in distilling the essence of the composition in all its sensuous beauty and languorousness. For conservatories and professionals.
Debussy, Claude
Debussy arr. Martelli – Passepied from Suite Bergamasque (String Quartet) – Digital Download
The Passepied is a dance that originated in France and resembles the minuet. This example, arranged by Carlo Martelli from Debussy's Suite Bergamasque, represents a late flowering and highly sophisticated version of the form.
The Passepied is a dance that originated in France and resembles the minuet. This example, arranged by Carlo Martelli from Debussy's Suite Bergamasque, represents a late flowering and highly sophisticated version of the form.
Debussy, Claude
Debussy arr. Martelli – Menuet from Petite Suite (String Quartet) – Digital Download
One of Carlo Martelli's many Debussy arrangements executed with characteristic skill. This piece, originally for two pianos, is better known in its version for orchestra by Henri Büsser.
One of Carlo Martelli's many Debussy arrangements executed with characteristic skill. This piece, originally for two pianos, is better known in its version for orchestra by Henri Büsser.
Debussy, Claude
This movement from Debussy's Children's Corner piano suite is one of its composers most popular pieces, here skilfully arranged by Carlo Martelli for string quartet.
Debussy, Claude
Debussy arr. Martelli – Golliwog’s Cakewalk from Children’s Corner Piano Suite (String Quartet)
This movement from Debussy's Children's Corner piano suite is one of its composers most popular pieces, here skilfully arranged by Carlo Martelli for string quartet.
Debussy, Claude
Debussy arr. Martelli – En Bateau from Petite Suite (String Quartet) – Digital Download
This charming piece, arranged by Carlo Martelli, captures perfectly the mood one might experience whilst being rowed in beautiful surroundings and listening to the gentle lapping of the waves.
This charming piece, arranged by Carlo Martelli, captures perfectly the mood one might experience whilst being rowed in beautiful surroundings and listening to the gentle lapping of the waves.