Description

This book offers an essential introduction to contemporary music through a collection of 66 specially commissioned miniatures by international composers. The pieces, ranging in difficulty from Grade 1 to Grade 4, are suitable for pianists of all ages and abilities. The book also includes 5 pieces with accompanying soundtracks provided on a CD. The collection was compiled by Thalia Myers, a pianist and teacher.

Songs / Content

• 1. For Whom? [Eleanor Alberga]
• 2. Bells [Simon Bainbridge]
• 3. Agnes von Hohenstaufen [Gerald Barry]
• 4. Helios [Snorri Sigfus Birgisson]
• 5. ikos'tina [Michael Blake]
• 6. A Midnight Bell [Victoria Borisova-Ollas]
• 7. Libra (Constellation No 4) [Diana Burrell]
• 8. Evening Bells [Martin Butler]
• 9. Orbit [Philip Cashian]
• 10. Singing in the Mountain [Chen Yi]
• 11. Veils 1 ...veils of the morning...[Barry Conyngham]
• 12. Postlude [Laurence Crane]
• 13. The Leith at Stockbridge [Lyell Cresswell]
• 14. Stone - Standing Stone [Jeremy Dale Roberts]
• 15. Recollection [Janet Davey]
• 16. Edward [Michael Finnissy]
• 17. Piano Piece Surprisingly Early 03 [Graham Fitkin]
• 18. Melodie - fallend [Beat Furrer]
• 19. Icicles [Daniel Giorgetti]
• 20. Lied im Meer [Detlev Glanert]
• 21. Crystal Clear [Michael Zev Gordon]
• 22. Prelude after d'Anglebert [David Gorton]
• 23. ...diamonds of a most praised water... [Julian Grant]
• 24. S n d [Alejandro Guarello]
• 25. Leapfrog [Alun Hoddinott]
• 26. September Chorale [Gabriel Jackson]
• 27. Nostalgia [Faidros Kavallaris]
• 28. Piano Peals [Joyce Beetuan Koh]
• 29. The Silk Road [Giorgos Koumendakis]
• 30. Utrecht Chimes