Our Description
Spectrum is an exciting and innovative collection of newly commissioned works for solo piano by composers all resident in Great Britain. This remarkable set of pieces presents a unique introduction to the world of contemporary music for all pianists, both amateur and professional. The volume reflects the wide range of compositional trends apparent in new music today. Jazz-inspired or experimental, delicately atmospheric or glitteringly colourful, tonal or rhythmically complex, the pieces in this collection offer a range of moods and sound-worlds to suit all players.
Difficulty guide: 7-8
Difficulty level, roughly compared to ABRSM exam grades. 0 is total beginner, 9 is advanced (beyond grade 8).
Approved Exam Music
Recommended for the following exam grade(s):
ABRSM Piano (2025 to 2026)Contents
- Eleanor Alberga: If the Silver Bird could speak
- David Bedford: Toccata
- Diana Burrell: Constellations
- Philip Cashian: Landscape
- Brian Elias: Moto Perpetuo
- Michael Finnissy: Yvaropera 5
- Graham Fitkin: SAZZ
- Michael Zev Gordon: Far Away
- Jonathan Harvey: ff
- Alun Hoddinot: Dark March
- Gabriel Jackson: Memorial Blues (for Phyllis Hyman)
- Stephen Montague: Mira
- Anthony Payne: Song Without End
- Roger Redgate: trace
- Jeremy Dale Roberts: Stele for John Lambert
- Edwin Roxburgh: Moonscape
- Timothy Salter: Lutie's Arabesque
- David Sawer: Diversion
- Howard Skempton
- Cantilena for piano
- Andrew Toovey: Still
Item Details
Category: Classical Piano AlbumsPublisher: ABRSM Publishing
Publisher's reference: 9781854728715
Our Stock Code: 1079715
Media Type: Paperback (72 pages [score])
