Made famous by the mellifluous voice of Nat King Cole and later, given a new lease of life by Manhattan Transfer, the harmonies in this piece are lush and the key changes are exquisite.
My arrangement for string quartet combines the sustain in some parts with chromatic movement in others, to create a lush carpet of sound. But my arrangement is also very accessible, primarily in the lowest positions on each instrument, bringing the piece to a large number of quartets/small ensembles, from schools to amateur adults.
- I've also arranged Nightingale for 4 guitars
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A Nightingale Sang
In Berkeley Square
A Nightingale Sang
In Berkeley Square
$12.99 Intermediate
See also my Guitar quartet version