A Romantic Sketchbook for Piano, Book III: Bk. 3 (Romantic Sketchbook for Piano (ABRSM))

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1854727176 ISBN 13: 9781854727176

Publisher: ABRSM, 1996

28 pieces composed between 1830 and 1930, selected and edited by Alan Jones. The pieces are of Grade 5 standard and include works by Mendelssohn, Franck, Grieg, Reger and Wolf.

Review:

A wide range of familiar and lesser known compositions ... are explored in this excellent series. (Presser)

... a well-rounded introduction to Romantic styles and solid preparation for more advanced repertoire. (Presser)

Synopsis:

This book contains an imaginative selection from the riches of the Romantic piano repertoire. Each volume balances works by leading Romantic composers, such as Schumann, Mendelssohn and Tchaikovsky, with unfamiliar pieces by lesser-known figures. The volumes are carefully graded and offer a variety of keys, time signatures, textures and tempi. Variety of moods and styles are presented to develop interpretative skills.