Double Bass & Piano
A work for double bass and piano that is another title in the 'Blue' series for solo instruments and piano. Written to be played pizzicato throughout for a 'jazz' player or by an orchestral player with a well developed pizzicato technique. The piano is featured in a jazz style that is composed with improvisation in mind. The work was first performed in Tony Alcock's recital at the Scottish Double Bass Congress at the RSAMD in Glasgow in 2004.
Tchaikovsky, Pyotr Ilyich
Tchaikovsky arr. Martelli – June, Opus 37 No. 6 (String Quartet)
Tchaikovsky wrote a great deal of music for solo piano, all of it of the salon variety. This charming example of this side of the great composer's art is here expertly transcribed for the string quartet by Carlo Martelli.
Sullivan, Arthur
Sullivan arr. Martelli – Ruddigore Selection (String Quartet)
Although the least often performed of the Savoy operas that are still in the repertoire 'Ruddigore' contains much charming and indeed sometimes stirring music, some of which can be heard in this skilful medley arranged by Carlo Martelli.
Trumpet & Piano
As the title suggests 'Jazz Sonata' combines features of both classical and jazz music. The first movement is 'Swing', the second movement bluesy and the third movement Latin - but all are set in more conventional classical forms, respectively Sonata form, Ternary and Rondo.
This sentimental song from Puccini's only comic opera has achieved enormous popularity, which this imaginative arrangement by Carlo Martelli should boost considerably.
Flute, Harp & String Orchestra
Martin Yates – Concerto for Flute, Harp & Strings (Full Score)
A contemporary work by English composer Martin Yates, whose eclectic style is fast earning him popularity.
Flute, Harp & String Orchestra
Martin Yates – Concerto for Flute, Harp & Strings (Flute & Harp Parts)
A contemporary work by English composer Martin Yates, whose eclectic style is fast earning him popularity.
Rhapsody in Several Colors is a Trinity College London Diploma Level ATCL Exam Piece until further notice
Written in response to a request for a piece utilising jazz influences, it is however a concert work suitable for a wide range of recital formats. Rhapsody in Several Colors has been a Trinity College London Diploma Level ATCL Exam Piece since January 2022.
Four Miniatures is a Trinity College London Diploma Level ATCL Exam Piece until further notice
Four contrasting movements in a style that shows French influences. Four Miniatures has been a Trinity College London Diploma Level ATCL Exam Piece since January 2022.
Harp Solo
This is in effect a four movement Sonatina but in a continuous structure. It employs some popular idioms and has a strong climax.
Handel, George Frideric
Handel arr. Martelli – Would You Gain The Tender Creature from Acis and Galatea (String Quartet)
This exquisitely beautiful aria, arranged by Carlo Martelli, is sung by Damon to mentor Acis in the best way to capture Galatea's heart.
Handel, George Frideric
Handel arr. Martelli – Love Sounds The Alarm from Acis and Galatea (String Quartet)
An arrangement by Carlo Martelli of the aria in which Acis expresses his concern at the monster Polyphemus's unwelcome amorous attentions to his beloved Galatea.
Handel, George Frideric
Handel arr. Martelli – Heart, The Seat of Soft Delight from Acis and Galatea (String Quartet)
This beautiful aria, arranged by Carlo Martelli, expresses Galatea's heartbreak at the loss of her beloved Acis, who has been slain by the monster Polyphemus.
Viola Solo
This viola solo in five movements was commissioned by Christel Baillie for a recital in Hamburg in 2004. Although difficult, it has been particularly taken on as an audition piece or for final recitals at Conservatoires in the UK. It has become customary to select movements as each can function as a piece in its own right. The style is tonal with a harmonic twist and in total is about 12 minutes long.
Violin Duet
This piece by Dominic Sewell was written for a memorial service and hence has a rather wistful quality to it. It has been performed many times at Junior Department Conservatoires, other memorial services and in concerts and recitals throughout the UK. It is tonal and melodious and so has a wide appeal.
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.
Debussy, Claude
It was in his music for pianoforte that Debussy confided his most personal inspirations. Nonetheless, in the hands of a master like Carlo Martelli they transcribe well to the quartet medium. This tarantella like piece is no exception.
This Cortège is in the manner of a ceremonial procession, rather than a funeral procession with which the term is usually associated. Arranged by Carlo Martelli.
Debussy, Claude
The exquisite charm of this popular Debussy piano piece is beautifully captured in this superb arrangement by Carlo Martelli.