Dive into the world of classical and contemporary piano music with ABRSM's "Piano Exam Pieces 2023 & 2024, ABRSM Grade 1." This album, released on June 2, 2022, under the ABRSM label, is a curated collection of 34 minutes of enchanting melodies and technical pieces designed for Grade 1 piano students. ABRSM, a renowned music examination board, has compiled a diverse range of compositions from various composers, offering a blend of traditional and modern styles.
The album features a variety of pieces, from allegrettos and minuets to gavottes and courantes, showcasing the breadth of musical expression within the Grade 1 syllabus. Notable tracks include the lively "Dragonflies" and "Haymaking" from "The Greenwood Tree," the serene "Arioso in F," and the playful "Fairy Tale" from the "Children's Album." The collection also includes contemporary pieces like "Sneaky Business" and "Jazzy Dragon," adding a touch of modern flair to the classical repertoire.
Whether you're a piano student preparing for your ABRSM Grade 1 exam or simply a music enthusiast looking to explore new pieces, this album offers a delightful and educational journey through the world of piano music. ABRSM's meticulous selection ensures that each piece is not only enjoyable to play but also enriching to listen to, making this album a valuable addition to any music lover's collection.
Tracks
A:1 Allegretto in C (No. 3 from Die ersten 12 Lectionen, Op. 125)Anton Diabelli, Dinara Klinton
A:2 Dragonflies (from The Greenwood Tree)Marjorie Helyer, Robert Thompson
A:3 Minuet in C (No. 10 from 24 Short and Easy Pieces, Op. 1)Alexander Reinagle, Dinara Klinton
A:4 SonatinaDennis Alexander, Dinara Klinton, Robert Thompson
A:5 Choral 'Deal with Me, Lord', BWV 514attrib. J. S. Bach, Anthony Williams
A:6 The Chase/The Hunt (No. 15 from First Lessons for the Piano, Op. 117)Cornelius Gurlitt, Dinara Klinton
A:7 Gavotte in CGeorge Frideric Handel, Anthony Williams
A:8 Haymaking (from The Greenwood Tree)Marjorie Helyer, Anthony Williams
A:9 Arioso in F (No. 1 from 12 Handstücke)Daniel Gottlob Türk, Anthony Williams
A:10 CouranteElsie Wells, Dinara Klinton, Robert Thompson
A:11 Gavotte in C (No. 3 from 24 Progressive Lessons, Op. 81)James Hook, Dinara Klinton
A:12 Allegro (No. 8 from 12 Duos, K. 487)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Robert Thompson
A:13 Minuet in A minor, Z. 649Henry Purcell, Dinara Klinton
B:1 Fresh AirAndrew Eales, Robert Thompson
B:2 A Morning Sunbeam (No. 3 from Three Sketches for Little Pianists)Florence Beatrice Price, Robert Thompson
B:3 The Quiet WoodMichael Head, Dinara Klinton
B:4 Reflections (from Just for You and Me, Book 1)Dennis Alexander, Dinara Klinton, Robert Thompson
B:5 The Trees are Heavy with SnowWilliam Alwyn, Dinara Klinton
B:6 Friday (from Seven Days a Week)Richard Rodney Bennett, Dinara Klinton
B:7 The Little White CloudJessie Blake, Anthony Williams
B:8 Fairy Tale (No. 1 from Children's Album, Op. 98)Alexander Gretchaninov, Anthony Williams
B:9 The Forgotten ForestHelen Madden, Dinara Klinton, Robert Thompson
B:10 Small ValseBorislava Taneva, Dinara Klinton
B:11 Fountain (from Little Stories)Agnieszka Lasko, Robert Thompson
B:12 Beauty and the Beast (from Beauty and the Beast)Alan Irwin Menken, Dinara Klinton
B:13 Song of the Dark WoodsElie Siegmeister, Robert Thompson
C:1 Virginia HallShruthi Rajasekar, Dinara Klinton
C:2 Sneaky Business (from Jazz, Rags & Blues, Book 1)Martha Mier, Robert Thompson
C:3 Little Whale Explores the Calm SeaCaroline Tyler, Dinara Klinton
C:4 Sunlight Through the TreesJune Armstrong, Anthony Williams
C:5 The Frog (from The Gift of Music)Elias Davidsson, Dinara Klinton
C:6 Woodland Folk SongAlison Mathews, Dinara Klinton, Robert Thompson
C:7 Latin LaughterJane Sebba, Dinara Klinton, Robert Thompson
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