String Quartet String Quartet - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1333721 Composed by Frederic Chopin (1810-1849). Arranged by Stephen Levintow. 19th Century,Romantic Period. 14 pages. Cypress Publishing #920017. Published by Cypress Publishing (A0.1333721). Chopin's piano idiom is notoriously difficult to translate to any other musical medium. The opening filigree and gently rocking second theme of this splendid Nocturne seem particularly suited to string sound. Its chromaticism can present a sight reading challenge, but well rewards some study.CYPRESS PUBLISHING is pleased to be the imprint for arrangements for string ensemble by Stephen Levintow. He is a free lance professional violist and violinist specializing in chamber music, who began making string quartet and trio arrangements for wedding, party and corporate events, to expand the repertory or to improve on existing versions. Selections include unusual pieces by both familiar and lesser-known composers, plus standard classical and popular favorites. The goal is to produce high-quality, musically satisfying arrangements faithful to the composer’s original material, yet sight-readable in most cases by working professionals or intermediate to advanced students. The full range of normal string technique is employed, while avoiding unnecessary technical complexity. Melodic material is distributed throughout the four voices where appropriate, to maintain listener and performer interest. All parts and scores are set in Sibelius© software format, with careful attention to legibility and page turns.
