Dive into the world of classical piano with ABRSM's "Piano Exam Pieces 2023 & 2024, ABRSM Grade 5," a meticulously curated collection of 39 pieces designed to challenge and inspire intermediate pianists. Released on June 6, 2022, under the ABRSM label, this album spans a duration of 1 hour and 6 minutes, offering a rich tapestry of musical styles and compositions.
The album is structured into three distinct lists, each containing 13 tracks. List A features works by renowned composers such as Haydn, Bach, Beethoven, and Mozart, showcasing a blend of sonatas, inventions, and variations. List B presents a diverse array of pieces from composers like Mendelssohn, Bartók, and Granados, including minuet, prelude, and study. List C offers a contemporary twist with compositions by modern artists, including waltzes, marches, and jazz-inspired pieces.
ABRSM, a leading authority in music education, has carefully selected these pieces to align with their Grade 5 Piano syllabus for 2023 and 2024. The album is not just a collection of exam pieces but a comprehensive resource for pianists looking to expand their repertoire and refine their skills. Whether you're preparing for an exam or simply seeking to explore new musical territories, this album provides a solid foundation and a wealth of artistic expression.
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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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