"Piano Exam Pieces 2023 & 2024, ABRSM Grade 5" by ABRSM is a meticulously curated collection of piano compositions designed to cater to the needs of pianists preparing for the ABRSM Grade 5 examination. Released on June 6, 2022, under the ABRSM label, this album spans a diverse range of musical styles and periods, offering a comprehensive overview of the piano repertoire suitable for this grade level.
The album is structured into three distinct lists, each featuring three pieces, providing a well-rounded selection of classical and contemporary works. List A showcases compositions from the Baroque to the early Romantic periods, including works by Haydn, Beethoven, and Clementi. List B delves into the Romantic and early 20th-century repertoire, featuring pieces by Schumann, Grieg, and Bartók, among others. List C offers a blend of contemporary and modern compositions, with works by composers such as Kabalevsky, Bartók, and contemporary pieces from the ABRSM syllabus.
Each piece is carefully chosen to develop technical skills, musical understanding, and expressive playing. The album includes well-known classics alongside lesser-known gems, ensuring a rich and varied listening experience. With a total duration of 1 hour and 6 minutes, this album is an essential resource for students and teachers alike, providing a solid foundation for exam preparation and musical growth. Whether you're a student preparing for your Grade 5 exam or an enthusiast looking to explore the piano repertoire, this album offers a valuable and engaging musical journey.
2022 The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music2022 The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music
Tracks
A:1 Allegro (3rd movt from Sonata in C minor, C. 68)Domenico Cimarosa, Robert Thompson
A:2 Minuet and Trio (2nd movt from Sonata in D, Hob. XVI:4)Joseph Haydn, Robert Thompson
A:3 Jester's Jig (No. 7 from A Royal Birthday Celebration: Suite in Baroque Style)Chee-Hwa Tan, Dinara Klinton
A:4 Invention No. 8 in F, BWV 779Johann Sebastian Bach, Dinara Klinton
A:5 Bagatelle in G minor, Op. 119 No. 1Ludwig van Beethoven, Yulia Chaplina
A:6 Andante (from Pièces de clavecin, Op. 1)Joseph-Hector Fiocco, Richard Uttley
A:7 Allegro (1st movt from Sonata in G, Hob. XVI:G1)Joseph Haydn, Dinara Klinton
A:8 Allegro in C (No. 2 from Six pièces très faciles, Op. 52)Johann Nepomuk Hummel, Yulia Chaplina
A:9 Toccata in E flatJohann Ludwig Krebs, Dinara Klinton
A:10 Theme, Var. 1 and Var. 5 (from 12 Variations on "Ah vous dirai-je, maman", K. 265)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Yulia Chaplina
A:11 Ringeltanz (Boys' Merry-go-round) (No. 2 from Children's Christmas, Op. 36)Niels Gade, Robert Thompson
A:12 Study in E minor (No. 7 from 30 Progressive Studies, Op. 46)Stephen Heller, Dinara Klinton
A:13 Toccata No. 3Leonardo Leo, Robert Thompson
B:1 Minnelied (No. 7 from Stimmungsbilder, Op. 88)Heinrich Hofmann, Robert Thompson
B:2 Wind in the Willows (from Allsorts)Bernadette Marmion, Dinara Klinton
B:3 PhilomelaDorothy Pilling, Robert Thompson
B:4 Little ElegyRichard Rodney Bennett, Richard Uttley
B:5 La huérfana (No. 9 from Cuentos de las juventud, Op. 1)Enrique Granados, Dinara Klinton
B:6 Study in E minor, Op. 47 No. 15Stephen Heller, Dinara Klinton
B:7 Mélodie (No. 5 from 10 Pièces de genre, Op. 10)Jules Massenet, Richard Uttley
B:8 La barca (from Impresiones íntimas)Federico Mompou, Dinara Klinton
B:9 Prelude in C minor, Op. 8 No. 1Henryk Pachulski, Dinara Klinton
B:10 Von fremden Ländern und Menschen (No. 1 from Kinderscenen, Op. 15)Robert Schumann, Dinara Klinton
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