Dive into the world of classical piano with ABRSM's "Piano Exam Pieces 2023 & 2024, ABRSM Grade 4". This meticulously curated collection, released on June 5, 2022, under the esteemed ABRSM label, is a treasure trove of 39 captivating pieces, spanning a total duration of 53 minutes. It's a perfect blend of timeless classics and contemporary compositions, designed to challenge and inspire pianists at the Grade 4 level.
The album is divided into three distinct lists, each offering a unique exploration of musical styles and eras. List A opens with the fiery "Presto" from C.P.E. Bach's Sonata No. 6 in C minor, followed by a waltz from Czerny's "25 études faciles" and Handel's lively "Allegro in F". List B begins with the jazzy "Billie's Song" from Portraits in Jazz, and includes pieces from composers such as Tchaikovsky, Grieg, and Joplin. List C, meanwhile, offers a mix of folk-inspired pieces and original compositions, including "Shenandoah" and the iconic "In the Hall of the Mountain King" from Grieg's Peer Gynt suite.
ABRSM, the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music, is renowned for its high-quality educational resources, and this album is no exception. It's an excellent resource for students preparing for their Grade 4 exams, but it's also a delightful listen for anyone with an appreciation for piano music. Whether you're a seasoned pianist or a curious music enthusiast, this album offers a rich and rewarding exploration of the piano repertoire.
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Tracks
A:1 Presto (3rd movt from Sonata No. 6 in C minor)Giovanni Battista Pescetti, Dinara Klinton
A:2 Mouvement de valse (No. 15 from 25 études faciles, Op. 50)Louise Farrenc, Dinara Klinton
A:3 Allegro in F, HWV 488George Frideric Handel, Robert Thompson
A:4 Gavot (3rd movt from Suite No. 2 in B flat)John Alcock, Richard Uttley
A:5 Allegro assai (1st movt from Sonatina in F, Anh. 5 No. 2)Ludwig van Beethoven, Yulia Chaplina
A:6 Saraband (from Suite in E minor, BuxWV 236)Dietrich Buxtehude, Richard Uttley
A:7 Scherzando (from 12 Pieces in the Form of Studies)Madeleine Dring, Richard Uttley
A:8 Allegretto scherzando (3rd movt from Sonatina in C, Op. 188 No. 4)Cornelius Gurlitt, Dinara Klinton
A:9 Allegro scherzando in FJoseph Haydn, Yulia Chaplina
A:10 Study in A minor, Op. 45 No. 2Stephen Heller, Dinara Klinton
A:11 Allegro (1st movt from Sonatina in C, Op. 3 No. 7)George Berg, Dinara Klinton
A:12 Ballade, Op. 100 No. 15Johann Friedrich Franz Burgmüller, Robert Thompson
A:13 Rondo in F, K. 15hhWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Dinara Klinton
B:1 Billie's Song (No. 7 from Portraits in Jazz)Valerie Capers, Robert Thompson
B:2 Idylle (No. 1 from Album des enfants, deuxième série, Op. 126)Cécile Chaminade, Dinara Klinton
B:3 La nouvelle poupée (No. 6 from Album pour enfants, Op. 39)Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Dinara Klinton
B:4 Andante (arr.)Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach, Yulia Chaplina
B:5 Sunrise (No. 7 from River and Rainbow)Walter Carroll, Dinara Klinton
B:6 Dedicatoria (No. 1 from Cuentos de las juventud, Op. 1)Enrique Granados, Richard Uttley
B:7 A Little Song (Andantino) (No. 1 from Pictures of Childhood)Aram Khachaturian, Dinara Klinton
B:8 La cloche sonne, S. 238Franz Liszt, Dinara Klinton
B:9 Andante (2nd movt from Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64)Felix Mendelssohn, Richard Uttley
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