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It was Johann Strauss the first who made the Viennese waltz internationally famous, not only in ballrooms but also on the concert platform. Although his waltzes have been eclipsed by those of his much more famous son, he is still remembered for this ever popular march, here arranged for string quartet by Carlo Martelli.
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It was Johann Strauss the first who made the Viennese waltz internationally famous, not only in ballrooms but also on the concert platform. Although his waltzes have been eclipsed by those of his much more famous son, he is still remembered for this ever popular march, here arranged for string quartet by Carlo Martelli.
Review: “This very popular Strauss march that you’ve heard so many times is now available for string quartet. The arranger has carefully placed the melody in the first violin, and some counter melody in the second violin while the underlying rhythmic patterns are in the viola and ‘cello. Violin students should become familiar with third and fifth positions and this piece will also help to develop smooth string crossings. Ideal for concert programming to enable your quartet to show-off with style.” – The Louisiana Musician, September 1996.
Review: “Fun, easy, and rousing all at once.” – Strings Magazine, March/April 1996
Review: “A light-hearted arrangement from Broadbent & Dunn’s Classic String Quartet Collection. Perfect for encores or parties. Highly recommended. For schools, colleges and professionals.” – New Issues.
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Biography
Biography
Martelli, Carlo
Carlo Martelli was born on the 12th December 1935 in London to an Italian father and an English mother. By the age of eleven Carlo had developed a passion for the symphony orchestra. Just before his twelfth birthday he started taking regular violin lessons and very soon began writing elaborate orchestral scores achieving a mastery in this field by the age of sixteen, by which time he had obtained a County Scholarship to attend the Royal College of Music in London, studying composition and viola. By the time he was 21 he had written a string quartet and had already had a great deal of success with several large scale serious symphonic compositions, notably his Second Symphony, which had many performances and broadcasts by several major orchestras in the few years after its completion. In the 1960's he turned to film music to make a living, and also worked steadily as a freelance viola player. His arrangements for string quartet, trio and other combinations number well over 250 and are played by hundreds of groups all over the world.
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