Classic String Quartet Collection

This arrangement by Carlo Martelli is one of six movements of a suite composed for piano by Ravel in free imitation of the style of Couperin. It is perhaps best known in the orchestral version made by the composer.

The work from which this piece is taken was originally a suite for piano, written in free imitation of the style of Couperin. Written in memory of Jean Dreyfus at whose home Ravel recuperated after he was demobilized at the end of World War One, it is perhaps best known in the orchestral version made by the composer.

The work from which this piece is taken was originally a suite for piano, written in free imitation of the style of Couperin. Written in memory of Jean Dreyfus at whose home Ravel recuperated after he was demobilized at the end of World War One, it is perhaps best known in the orchestral version made by the composer.

Originally written as a piano duet for children, this limpid music was later orchestrated and produced as a ballet. The music loses none of its beauty and charm in this masterful arrangement by Carlo Martelli for string quartet. For colleges, conservatories and professionals.

Originally written as a piano duet for children, this limpid music was later orchestrated and produced as a ballet. The music loses none of its beauty and charm in this masterful arrangement by Carlo Martelli for string quartet. For colleges, conservatories and professionals.

This gravely beautiful piece is one of the composers most popular works, although Ravel himself was said to be not too enamoured of it. This fine arrangement by Carlo Martelli perhaps would have convinced him it is a better composition than he would admit to. For colleges, conservatories and professionals.

This gravely beautiful piece is one of the composers most popular works, although Ravel himself was said to be not too enamoured of it. This fine arrangement by Carlo Martelli perhaps would have convinced him it is a better composition than he would admit to. For colleges, conservatories and professionals.

The work from which this arrangement for string quartet by Carlo Martelli was taken was originally a suite for piano, written in free imitation of the style of Couperin. It is perhaps best known in the orchestral version made by the composer.

The work from which this arrangement for string quartet by Carlo Martelli was taken was originally a suite for piano, written in free imitation of the style of Couperin. It is perhaps best known in the orchestral version made by the composer.

Carlo Martelli has employed great skill in capturing the oriental flavour of the piece. Originally for piano duet but better known in its orchestral version.

Carlo Martelli has employed great skill in capturing the oriental flavour of the piece. Originally for piano duet but better known in its orchestral version.

The Rigaudon is a lively jumping quickstep for couples that was fashionable in 18th century France. This arrangement by Carlo Martelli is one of six movements of a suite composed for piano by Ravel in free imitation of the style of Couperin. Ideal for colleges, conservatories and professionals.

The Rigaudon is a lively jumping quickstep for couples that was fashionable in 18th century France. This arrangement by Carlo Martelli is one of six movements of a suite composed for piano by Ravel in free imitation of the style of Couperin. Ideal for colleges, conservatories and professionals.

The Enchanted Garden (also known as The Fairy Garden) is the concluding movement of a suite originally published as a piano duet, but which became better known in the composer's orchestral version. Arranged here for string quartet by Carlo Martelli and ideal for colleges, conservatories and professionals.

The Enchanted Garden (also known as The Fairy Garden) is the concluding movement of a suite originally published as a piano duet, but which became better known in the composer's orchestral version. Arranged here for string quartet by Carlo Martelli and ideal for colleges, conservatories and professionals.