Grade 8 Violin Anthology: Examination Pieces from 2024 - Violin and Piano

The Grade 8 Violin Anthology (from 2024) 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 fascinating repertoire suitable for the own-choice section of the Performance Exam.

The anthology supports students preparing for ABRSM Practical Exams or 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 program.

Table of Contents:

• LIST A:
• Bach - Allemanda (1st movt from Partita No. 2 in D minor, BWV 1004)
• Bach - Allegro (1st movt from Concerto in A minor, BWV 1041)
• Haydn - Allegro moderato (1st movt from Concerto in G, Hob. VIIa:4)
• Beethoven - Allegro vivace (3rd movt from Sonata in G, Op. 30, No. 3)
• Corelli - Vivace, Adagio and Allego (from Sonata in F, Op. 5, No. 4)
• Vivaldi - Allegro (1st movt from concert in D, La Primavera, Op. 8, No. 1, RV 269)
• LIST B:
• Lalo - Andante(4th movt from Symphonie espagnole, Op. 21)
• Chaminade - Romanza (No. 2 from Trois morceaux, Op. 31)
• Tchaikovsky - Canzonetta: Andante (2nd movt from Concerto in D, Op. 35)
• Grieg - Allegretto tranquillo (2nd movt from Sonata in G, Op. 13)
• LIST C:
• ten Have - Allegro brillant, Op. 19
• Gershwin - It Ain't Necessarily so (from Porgy and Bess)
• Monti - Czardas
• Bacewicz - Polish Caprice
• OWN CHOICE:
• Hindson - The Big 5-0
• Dancla - Resignation, OP. 59
• Kreutzer - Etude No. 30 in Bb (from 42 Etudes ou caprices)

Publisher:	Peters
Composer/Author:	Various
Catalog Number:	EP20003
Pages:	136