Dive into the world of classical and contemporary piano music with ABRSM's "Piano Exam Pieces 2023 & 2024, ABRSM Grade 3." This captivating collection, released on June 4, 2022, under the ABRSM label, is a treasure trove of 39 tracks, spanning a total of 46 minutes. The album is a carefully curated selection of pieces from the ABRSM Grade 3 Piano syllabus, offering a diverse range of musical styles and compositions.
The album is divided into three lists: A, B, and C, each featuring three pieces. List A kicks off with the elegant "Minuet in G, BWV Anh. II 116" by Robert Thompson, followed by a lively "Vivace" from Clementi's Sonatina in C, Op. 36 No. 1, and concludes with the whimsical "Hansel and Gretel" from the Album for Children. List B opens with the haunting "The Sad Ghost," followed by the technical "Study in F" from Op. 65, and ends with the enchanting "She Moved Through the Fair." List C starts with the playful "T-Rex Hungry" from A Day in the Life of a T-Rex, includes the iconic "The Entertainer," and wraps up with the energetic "Csardas."
ABRSM, known for their high standards in music education, has compiled this album to inspire and challenge pianists of Grade 3 level. Whether you're a student preparing for an exam or a music enthusiast looking to expand your repertoire, this album offers a rich and varied selection of pieces to explore. From classical compositions to contemporary works, "Piano Exam Pieces 2023 & 2024, ABRSM Grade 3" is a testament to the enduring appeal of piano music.
2022 The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music2022 The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music
Tracks
A:1 Minuet in G, BWV Anh. II 116Robert Thompson
A:2 Vivace (3rd movt from Sonatina in C, Op. 36 No. 1)Dinara Klinton
A:3 Hansel and Gretel (from Album for Children)Robert Thompson
A:4 Hornpipe RondoDinara Klinton, Robert Thompson
A:5 Angloise (from Notebook for Wolfgang)Dinara Klinton
A:6 Moody Gigue (from Piano Sketches, Book 1)Anthony Williams
A:7 Gavotte (from Classical Symphony, Op. 25)Dinara Klinton, Robert Thompson
A:8 Vivace (4th movt from Sonatina in A minor, Op. 136 No. 4)Vanessa Latarche
A:9 Jazz Etudiette (from Easy Dances II)Anthony Williams
A:10 ScherzoDinara Klinton
A:11 ToccataDinara Klinton
A:12 Allegro in B flat, K. 3Robert Thompson
A:13 Wilder Reiter (The Wild Horseman) (No. 8 from Album für die Jugend, Op. 68)Dinara Klinton
B:1 The Sad GhostDinara Klinton
B:2 Study in F (No. 25 from 48 Etüden in fortschreitender Ordnung, Op. 65)Dinara Klinton
B:3 The Song of Twilight (from Piano Pieces for Children)Robert Thompson
B:4 Autumn SerenadeDinara Klinton, Robert Thompson
B:5 AriosoDinara Klinton, Robert Thompson
B:6 Andante (No. 2 from For Children, Vol. 2)Dinara Klinton
B:7 Spraymist (No. 3 from In Southern Seas)Dinara Klinton
B:8 Song, Op. 172 No. 1Anthony Williams
B:9 Indigo (No. 6 from Rainbow)Dinara Klinton
B:10 She Moved Through the FairDinara Klinton
B:11 Thames SunriseRobert Thompson
B:12 RomanceDinara Klinton
B:13 Chanson italienne (No. 15 from Album pour enfants, Op. 39)Dinara Klinton
C:1 T-Rex Hungry (from A Day in the Life of a T-Rex)Robert Thompson
C:2 The Spanish Guitar (from Accents Around the World)Dinara Klinton
C:3 The EntertainerRobert Thompson
C:4 Little Rhapsody on Hungarian ThemesDinara Klinton, Robert Thompson
C:5 Rushing RiverAnthony Williams
C:6 The Waltz of the Elephants (from Clever Cat Goes on Safari)Nikki Iles
C:7 Locked On Latin (from Hands On Jazz)Dinara Klinton, Robert Thompson
C:8 Can You Feel the Love Tonight? (from The Lion King)Anthony Williams
C:9 Moon River (from Breakfast at Tiffany's)Dinara Klinton
C:10 Northern LightsDinara Klinton
C:11 Ella Scats the Little Lamb (No. 1 from Portraits in Jazz)Robert Thompson
C:12 CsardasDinara Klinton, Robert Thompson
C:13 Waldvöglein (No. 15 from Skizzen, Op. 77)Robert Thompson
Vinylscout