Dive into the world of classical piano with ABRSM's "Piano Exam Pieces 2023 & 2024, ABRSM Grade 4," a meticulously curated collection of 39 exquisite pieces designed to challenge and inspire pianists at the Grade 4 level. Released on June 5, 2022, under the ABRSM label, this album spans a diverse range of styles and composers, offering a comprehensive musical journey that lasts approximately 53 minutes.
The album is structured into three distinct lists, each containing 13 pieces, providing a broad spectrum of musical exploration. List A kicks off with a lively Presto from Handel's Sonata No. 6 in C minor, followed by a waltz movement from Czerny's études, and concludes with a spirited Allegro from Beethoven's Sonatina in C. List B opens with a jazz-infused "Billie's Song" from Portraits in Jazz, transitions through a serene "Idylle" by Schumann, and closes with a poignant "Romance in G" by Tchaikovsky. List C begins with a delicate "Pentatonic Tune" from Bartók's For Children, Vol. 1, includes a playful "Ticklin' Toes," and ends with a vibrant rendition of "In the Hall of the Mountain King" from Grieg's Peer Gynt.
ABRSM, a renowned name in music education, has compiled this collection to serve as both a practical tool for exam preparation and a delightful repertoire for recreational playing. Each piece has been carefully selected to represent a variety of periods and genres, ensuring a well-rounded musical experience. Whether you're a student preparing for the ABRSM Grade 4 exam or an enthusiast looking to expand your piano repertoire, this album offers a rich tapestry of musical masterpieces that will both educate and entertain.
2022 The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music2022 The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music
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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