"Piano Exam Pieces 2023 & 2024, ABRSM Grade 1" by ABRSM is a meticulously curated collection of 39 tracks, each under 34 minutes, designed to inspire and challenge young pianists. Released on June 2, 2022, under the ABRSM label, this album is a comprehensive guide for those preparing for the ABRSM Grade 1 piano exam, featuring a diverse range of pieces from the 2023 & 2024 syllabus.
The album is structured into three distinct lists: A, B, and C, each containing three pieces. List A showcases classical compositions, including works by Bach, Mozart, and Beethoven, while List B offers a selection of contemporary pieces that encourage creativity and imagination. List C introduces a variety of styles, from jazz and rags to blues, providing a broad musical experience.
Each piece in this collection has been carefully chosen to develop technical skills and musical understanding, making it an essential resource for both students and teachers. Whether you're a budding pianist or an educator, this album offers a wealth of material to explore and enjoy. Dive into the world of piano music with ABRSM and discover the joy of learning and performing.
2022 The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music2022 The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music
Tracks
A:1 Allegretto in C (No. 3 from Die ersten 12 Lectionen, Op. 125)Anton Diabelli, Dinara Klinton
A:2 Dragonflies (from The Greenwood Tree)Marjorie Helyer, Robert Thompson
A:3 Minuet in C (No. 10 from 24 Short and Easy Pieces, Op. 1)Alexander Reinagle, Dinara Klinton
A:4 SonatinaDennis Alexander, Dinara Klinton, Robert Thompson
A:5 Choral 'Deal with Me, Lord', BWV 514attrib. J. S. Bach, Anthony Williams
A:6 The Chase/The Hunt (No. 15 from First Lessons for the Piano, Op. 117)Cornelius Gurlitt, Dinara Klinton
A:7 Gavotte in CGeorge Frideric Handel, Anthony Williams
A:8 Haymaking (from The Greenwood Tree)Marjorie Helyer, Anthony Williams
A:9 Arioso in F (No. 1 from 12 Handstücke)Daniel Gottlob Türk, Anthony Williams
A:10 CouranteElsie Wells, Dinara Klinton, Robert Thompson
A:11 Gavotte in C (No. 3 from 24 Progressive Lessons, Op. 81)James Hook, Dinara Klinton
A:12 Allegro (No. 8 from 12 Duos, K. 487)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Robert Thompson
A:13 Minuet in A minor, Z. 649Henry Purcell, Dinara Klinton
B:1 Fresh AirAndrew Eales, Robert Thompson
B:2 A Morning Sunbeam (No. 3 from Three Sketches for Little Pianists)Florence Beatrice Price, Robert Thompson
B:3 The Quiet WoodMichael Head, Dinara Klinton
B:4 Reflections (from Just for You and Me, Book 1)Dennis Alexander, Dinara Klinton, Robert Thompson
B:5 The Trees are Heavy with SnowWilliam Alwyn, Dinara Klinton
B:6 Friday (from Seven Days a Week)Richard Rodney Bennett, Dinara Klinton
B:7 The Little White CloudJessie Blake, Anthony Williams
B:8 Fairy Tale (No. 1 from Children's Album, Op. 98)Alexander Gretchaninov, Anthony Williams
B:9 The Forgotten ForestHelen Madden, Dinara Klinton, Robert Thompson
B:10 Small ValseBorislava Taneva, Dinara Klinton
B:11 Fountain (from Little Stories)Agnieszka Lasko, Robert Thompson
B:12 Beauty and the Beast (from Beauty and the Beast)Alan Irwin Menken, Dinara Klinton
B:13 Song of the Dark WoodsElie Siegmeister, Robert Thompson
C:1 Virginia HallShruthi Rajasekar, Dinara Klinton
C:2 Sneaky Business (from Jazz, Rags & Blues, Book 1)Martha Mier, Robert Thompson
C:3 Little Whale Explores the Calm SeaCaroline Tyler, Dinara Klinton
C:4 Sunlight Through the TreesJune Armstrong, Anthony Williams
C:5 The Frog (from The Gift of Music)Elias Davidsson, Dinara Klinton
C:6 Woodland Folk SongAlison Mathews, Dinara Klinton, Robert Thompson
C:7 Latin LaughterJane Sebba, Dinara Klinton, Robert Thompson
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