"Piano Exam Pieces 2023 & 2024, ABRSM Grade 7" by ABRSM is a meticulously curated collection of piano compositions designed to challenge and inspire pianists at the Grade 7 level. Released on June 8, 2022, under the ABRSM label, this album spans a diverse range of styles and periods, offering a comprehensive overview of the musical landscape for this level of examination.
Comprising 39 tracks and clocking in at 1 hour and 29 minutes, the album features works from renowned composers such as Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Chopin, and many others. The selections include sonatas, mazurkas, preludes, and character pieces, each chosen to showcase different techniques and expressive qualities. The album is divided into three sections, each containing a variety of pieces that span from classical to contemporary, ensuring a well-rounded musical experience.
This album is not just a compilation of exam pieces; it is a testament to the rich tapestry of piano repertoire available to students. Whether you are a pianist preparing for an exam or simply a music enthusiast, this collection offers a wealth of material to explore and enjoy. The ABRSM's reputation for high-quality educational resources shines through in this album, making it an essential addition to any pianist's library.
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Tracks
A:1 Allegro moderato (1st movt from Sonata in B minor, Hob. XVI:32)Dinara Klinton
A:2 Allegretto (No. 4 from Čtvrtky a osminky, H. 257)Dinara Klinton
A:3 Tempo di minuetto (3rd movt from Sonata in A)Robert Thompson
A:4 Allegro di molto (1st movt from Sonata in F minor, Wq. 63/6)Yulia Chaplina
A:5 Moderato (1st movt from Sonata in E, Hob. XVI:31)Yulia Chaplina
A:6 Allegro con spirito (1st movt from Sonatina in A, Op. 60 No. 2)Dinara Klinton
A:7 Gigue in G, K. 574Yulia Chaplina
A:8 Allegro (2nd movt from Sonata No. 6 in A)Richard Uttley
A:9 Les sauvages (from Pièces de clavecin)Dinara Klinton
A:10 Sonata in E, Kp. 380Richard Uttley
A:11 Menuetto and Trio (3rd movt from Sonata in D, Op. 10 No. 3)Dinara Klinton
A:12 Allemande and Courante (2nd and 3rd movts from Suite in D minor, HWV 437)Robert Thompson
A:13 El mercado (No. 5 from Miniaturas, Op. 52)Dinara Klinton
B:1 Mazurka in A minor, Op. 68 No. 2Dinara Klinton
B:2 At the Evening Window (No. 4 from Four Stories)Dinara Klinton
B:3 Calme du soir (No. 2 from 10 petits morceaux, Op. 94)Dinara Klinton
B:4 Prelude No. 9 (from 12 or 13 Preludes for Piano Solo, Set One)Richard Uttley
B:5 Mélodie, Op. 4 No. 2Dinara Klinton
B:6 Consolation No. 5 in E (from Consolations, S. 172)Dinara Klinton
B:7 Mazurka in F minor (No. 3 from Trois morceaux, Op. 57)Dinara Klinton
B:8 Song without Words, Op. 19 No. 1Richard Uttley
B:9 Lento moderato (2nd movt from Sonatina in F, Op. 27)Dinara Klinton
B:10 Kind im Einschlummern (No. 12 from Kinderscenen, Op. 15)Dinara Klinton
B:11 The Little Shepherd (No. 5 from Children's Corner)Robert Thompson
B:12 Berceuse (No. 7 from Noure et Anitra, Op. 13)Dinara Klinton
B:13 Jamaican Dance No. 2 (from Three Jamaican Dances)Dinara Klinton
C:1 New Kid (No. 9 from The Christopher Norton Jazz Preludes Collection)Robert Thompson
C:2 Prelude: Twilight, Op. 69Robert Thompson
C:3 White Light ChoraleRobert Thompson
C:4 Bagpipers: Allegretto (1st movt from Sonatina)Richard Uttley
C:5 Bamboo Dance IIRichard Uttley
C:6 Tribute to Roberto Garcia Morillo (No. 6 from 12 American Preludes, Op. 12)Dinara Klinton
C:7 Chanson du chasseur (No. 4 from L'Almanach aux images)Dinara Klinton
C:8 Smoke Gets in Your Eyes (from Roberta)Nikki Iles
C:9 Prélude No. 14 (from 24 préludes pour piano, Op. 38)Mei Yi Foo
C:10 Pop Bossa (No. 5 from Latin Preludes 2)Nikki Iles
C:11 Butterfly (No. 1 from Lyric Pieces, Book 3, Op. 43)Dinara Klinton
C:12 Milonga del ángelDinara Klinton
C:13 Nigerian Dance No. 1 (from Four Nigerian Dances)Robert Thompson
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