Description

The ABRSM Syllabus for Grades 5, 6, and 8 features two volumes that showcase a diverse collection of music spanning 200 years. Among the eight Baroque sonatas included, several are presented in modern editions for the first time in three centuries, alongside the renowned D minor sonata by Corelli. The repertoire also encompasses cyclical works such as Haydn's Sonatina, Mozart's Divertimento, and Vivaldi's Concerto, as well as sets of variations by composers like Beethoven and Tartini. Additionally, the selection includes numerous shorter pieces, featuring well-known minuets by Boccherini, Mozart, and Beethoven, along with works that are being published for the first time. Virtuoso compositions are highlighted by Goltermann's Etude-caprice and Jenkinson's Dance of the Sylphids, while lighter selections include Joplin's Ragtime. This rich and varied assortment serves as an excellent foundation for any music enthusiast's library.