Grade 8 Violin Anthology: Examination Pieces from 2024
- Selected Pieces with piano accompaniment from the Violin Syllabus of The Associated Board of The Royal Schools of Music.
Performance notes by Jessica O'Leary. Published by CF Peters.
The Grade 8 Violin Anthology comprises a broad selection of examination pieces from lists A, B, and C of the Associated Board syllabus from 2024, together with a valuable selection of suggested repertoire suitable for the own-choice section of the performance exam.
This collection supports students preparing for ABRSM Practical Exams of Performance Exams and is accompanied by Performance Notes by Jessica O'Leary, a professional violinist, teacher, ABRSM examiner, presenter, and adjudicator. The notes give advice on technique and interpretation for each piece and guidance on preparing an effective programme. Please note this corresponds roughly to ASTA Advanced level, Grade 5.
CONTENTS:
List A:
- J.S. Bach: Allemanda (from Partita No. 2 in D minor, BWV 1004)
- J.S. Bach: Allegro (from Concerto in A minor, BWV 1041)
- Haydn: Allegro moderato (from Concerto in G Major, Hob.VIIa:4)
- Beethoven: Allegro vivace (from Sonata in G Major, Op.30/3)
- Corelli: Vivace, Adagio and Allegro (from Sonata in F Major, Op.5/4)
- Vivaldi: Allegro (from Concerto in E Major "La Primavera" Op.8/1, RV 269)
List B:
- Tchaikovsky: Canzonetta: Andante (from Concerto in D Major, Op.35)
- Lalo: Andante (from Symphonie espagnole, Op.21)
- Chaminade: Romanza (from Trois morceaux, Op.31)
- Grieg: Allegretto tranquillo (from Sonata in G Major, Op.13)
List C:
- ten Have: Allegro brillant, Op.19
- Monti: Czardas
- Gershwin: It Ain't Necessarily So (from Porgy and Bess)
- Bacewicz: Polish Caprice
Own Choice:
- Hindson: The Big 5-0
- Dancla: Resignation, Op.59
- Kreutzer: Etude No. 30 in B-flat (from 42 Etudes or Caprices)
