Dive into the world of classical and contemporary piano mastery with ABRSM's "Piano Exam Pieces 2025 & 2026, ABRSM Grade 7." This meticulously curated collection, released on June 6, 2024, under the esteemed ABRSM label, offers a comprehensive journey through a diverse range of compositions tailored for advanced pianists. Spanning a generous 1 hour and 49 minutes, this album is a treasure trove of musical brilliance, featuring works from renowned composers such as Bach, Mozart, Chopin, and many more.
The album is divided into three distinct sections, each offering a unique blend of styles and periods. The first section, labeled 'A,' kicks off with a lively Scherzo from Beethoven's Sonata in A, Op. 2 No. 2, and continues with a delightful mix of classical and romantic pieces, including works by Haydn, Scarlatti, and Schubert. The second section, 'B,' shifts to a more introspective mood with pieces like Debussy's "The Little Shepherd" and Schumann's "Kind im Einschlummern," showcasing the depth and versatility of the piano repertoire. The final section, 'C,' brings a contemporary flair with pieces like "Lowside Blues" and "Fly Me to the Moon," highlighting the piano's adaptability across various genres.
ABRSM, known for its high standards in music education, has once again delivered an exceptional collection that serves as both a challenging and rewarding resource for pianists preparing for their Grade 7 exams. Whether you're a student, teacher, or simply a piano enthusiast, this album offers an enriching and enjoyable exploration of some of the most captivating piano pieces in the ABRSM syllabus. Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance and technical prowess of these compositions, and experience the full spectrum of piano music with ABRSM's "Piano Exam Pieces 2025 & 2026, ABRSM Grade 7."
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Tracks
A:1 Scherzo (3rd movt from Sonata in A, Op. 2 No. 2)Ludwig van Beethoven, Dinara Klinton
A:2 Pop Corn (No. 18 from Confections: A Piano Sweet)Akira Yuyama, Dinara Klinton
A:3 Le coucou (Rondeau: 1st movt from Troisième suite)Louis-Claude Daquin, Dinara Klinton
A:4 Allegro di molto (1st movt from Sonata in F minor, Wq. 63/6)C. P. E. Bach, Yulia Chaplina
A:5 Gigue (7th movt from French Suite No. 3 in B minor, BWV 814)Johann Sebastian Bach, Dinara Klinton
A:6 Menuetto and Trio (3rd movt from Sonata in D, Op. 10 No. 3)Ludwig van Beethoven, Dinara Klinton
A:7 Rigaudon (5th movt from Holberg Suite, Op. 40)Edvard Grieg, Robert Thompson
A:8 Allemande and Courante (2nd and 3rd movts from Suite in D minor, HWV 437)George Frideric Handel, Robert Thompson
A:9 Moderato (1st movt from Sonata in E, Hob. XVI:31)Haydn, Yulia Chaplina
A:10 Allegro con spirito (1st movt from Sonatina in A, Op. 60 No. 2)Kuhlau, Dinara Klinton
A:11 Gigue in G, K. 574Mozart, Yulia Chaplina
A:12 Allegro (2nd movt from Sonata No. 6 in A)Paradies, Richard Uttley
A:13 Les sauvages (from Nouvelles suites de pièces de clavecin)Rameau, Dinara Klinton
A:14 Sonata in E , Kp. 380, L. 23Domenico Scarlatti, Richard Uttley
A:15 Scherzo (No. 4 from Quatre pièces fugitives, Op. 15)Clara Schumann, Robert Thompson
A:16 El mercado (No. 5 from Miniaturas, Op. 52)Joaquín Turina, Dinara Klinton
B:1 *** (No. 30 from Album für die Jugend, Op. 68)Robert Schumann, Dinara Klinton
B:2 Adagietto pianissimo (No. 1 from Suite de danzas criollas, Op. 15)Alberto Ginastera, Dinara Klinton
B:3 Musical Sketch in B flat (No. 1 from Two Musical Sketches)Felix Mendelssohn, Dinara Klinton
B:4 Prelude No. 9 (from 12 or 13 Preludes for Piano Solo, Set One)Alan Bullard, Richard Uttley
B:5 The Little Shepherd (No. 5 from Children's Corner)Claude Debussy, Robert Thompson
B:6 Children's Song (No. 11 from Bunte Reihen kurzer Klavierstücke, Op. 6)Görres, Robert Thompson
B:7 Mélodie, Op. 4 No. 2Hensel, Dinara Klinton
B:8 BerceuseIlyinsky, Dinara Klinton
B:9 Consolation No. 5 in E (from Consolations, S. 172)Franz Liszt, Dinara Klinton
B:10 Mazurka in F minor (No. 3 from Trois morceaux, Op. 57)Lyadov, Dinara Klinton
B:11 Song without Words, Op. 19 No. 1Felix Mendelssohn, Richard Uttley
B:12 Lento moderato (2nd movt from Sonatina in F, Op. 27)A. Richardson, Dinara Klinton
B:13 Romance (No. 1 from Soirées à Saint-Petersbourg, Op. 44)Anton Rubinstein, Robert Thompson