Dive into the world of classical cello with ABRSM's "Cello Exam Pieces from 2024, ABRSM Grade 3," a meticulously curated collection of nine exquisite pieces designed to challenge and inspire cellists at the Grade 3 level. Released on June 8, 2023, this album is a treasure trove of musical diversity, featuring three pieces from each of the syllabus's Lists A, B, and C.
The album opens with the elegant "Largo" from Sonata in C, Op. 3 No. 1, followed by the lively "Allegro moderato" from Sonata in G, Op. 3 No. 5, and the whimsical "Rabbit Foot." List B offers a blend of romance and reflection with "Ich liebe dich" and "Stars, No Moon," culminating in the playful "The Swing" from Three Summer Sketches. List C brings a touch of folk charm with "The Girls of Kis-Szele and The Song of the Drunkard" from For Children, Vol. 1, and a dash of cinematic flair with "He's a Pirate" from Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl.
Each piece is accompanied by a piano accompaniment track, providing a complete musical experience for both soloists and accompanists. With a total duration of 23 minutes, this album is perfect for exam preparation, recitals, or simply enjoying the rich tapestry of cello music. Whether you're a student, teacher, or enthusiast, this album from ABRSM is an essential addition to your musical library.
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Tracks
A:1 Largo (1st movt from Sonata in C, Op. 3 No. 1)Jean-Baptiste Loeillet, Katherine Jenkinson, Martin Cousin
A:2 Allegro moderato (1st movt from Sonata in G, Op. 3 No. 5)Stephen Paxton, Katherine Jenkinson, Martin Cousin
A:3 Rabbit FootFlorence Beatrice Price, Kathy Blackwell, David Blackwell, Katherine Jenkinson, Martin Cousin
B:1 Ich liebe dichLudwig van Beethoven, Catherine Black, Paul Harris, Katherine Jenkinson, Martin Cousin
B:2 Stars, No MoonTrad. Peruvian, Howard Harrison, Katherine Jenkinson, Martin Cousin
B:3 The Swing (No. 1 from Three Summer Sketches)Margaret Hubicki, Katherine Jenkinson, Martin Cousin
C:1 The Girls of Kis-Szele and The Song of the Drunkard (Nos. 35 and 36 from For Children, Vol. 1)Béla Bartók, Hywel Davies, Katherine Jenkinson, Martin Cousin
C:2 Chez le docteurErik Satie, Catherine Black, Paul Harris, Katherine Jenkinson, Martin Cousin
C:3 He's a Pirate (from Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl)Hans Zimmer, Klaus Badelt, Geoff Zanelli, Alan Bullard, Katherine Jenkinson, Martin Cousin
A:1 Largo (1st movt from Sonata in C, Op. 3 No. 1) - accompanimentJean-Baptiste Loeillet, Martin Cousin
A:2 Allegro moderato (1st movt from Sonata in G, Op. 3 No. 5) - accompanimentStephen Paxton, Martin Cousin
A:3 Rabbit Foot - accompanimentFlorence Beatrice Price, Kathy Blackwell, David Blackwell, Martin Cousin
B:1 Ich liebe dich - accompanimentLudwig van Beethoven, Catherine Black, Paul Harris, Martin Cousin
B:2 Stars, No Moon - accompanimentTrad. Peruvian, Howard Harrison, Martin Cousin
B:3 The Swing (No. 1 from Three Summer Sketches) - accompanimentMargaret Hubicki, Martin Cousin
C:1 The Girls of Kis-Szele and The Song of the Drunkard (Nos. 35 and 36 from For Children, Vol. 1) - accompanimentBéla Bartók, Hywel Davies, Martin Cousin
C:2 Chez le docteur - accompanimentErik Satie, Catherine Black, Paul Harris, Martin Cousin
C:3 He's a Pirate (from Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl) - accompanimentHans Zimmer, Klaus Badelt, Geoff Zanelli, Alan Bullard, Martin Cousin
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