Spectrum 4

Price: £10.95
Grade(s)/Level(s): 1, 2, 3, 4
Instrumentation: Piano solo
Format: Sheet Music
Extent: 80 pages
ISBN: 9781860963766
- a collection of 66 specially commissioned miniatures by international composers
- an essential introduction to contemporary music
- suitable for pianists of all ages and abilities
- pieces ranging in difficulty from Grade 1 to Grade 4
- includes 5 pieces with accompanying soundtracks, provided on CD with this book
- compiled by Thalia Myers, pianist and teacher
- Hear an extract from John White - Sonata 140
- Hear an extract from Victoria Borisova-Ollas - A Midnight Bell
Contents
- Julian Grant ...diamonds of a most praised water...
- Alexandre Lunsqui ...tornando-se...
- Victoria Borisova-Ollas A Midnight Bell
- Gerald Barry Agnes von Hohenstaufen
- Timothy Salter Ancient Footprints
- Jesus Torres Aurora
- Simon Bainbridge Bells
- Sohrab Uduman Berceuse
- PerMagnus Lindborg Bugo Resonances
- Cascade
- Michael Zev Gordon Crystal Clear
- Roger Redgate ecart
- Eric Moe Echo's Brief Lament
- Philip Cashian Edward
- Martin Butler Evening Bells
- Eleanor Alberga For Whom?
- Ananda Sukarlan Gentle Darkness
- Ramon Lazkano Gentle Sway
- Snorri Sigfus Birgisson Helios
- Daniel Giorgetti Icicles
- Michael Blake ikos’tina
- Hilda Paredes Las Estrellas
- Alun Hoddinott Leapfrog
- Diana Burrell Libra (Constellation No 4)
- Detlev Glanert Lied im Meer
- Mindaugas Urbaitis Longing for Time's Faraway, Vanishing Things
- Joao Pedro Oliveira Looking into the Mirror
- Howard Skempton Lull
- Pavel Novak Marian Flowers
- Beat Furrer Melodie - fallend
- Stephen Montague Midnight Moon
- Adeline Wong Mind the Gap
- David Sawer Moebius
- Karen Tanaka Northern Lights
- Faidros Kavallaris Nostalgia
- Philip Cashian Orbit
- Piano Peals
- Graham Fitkin Piano Piece Surprisingly Early 03
- Joseph Vella Playing 6, 5, 4, 3, 2...
- Raymond Yiu podskok
- Laurence Crane Postlude
- David Gorton Prelude after d'Anglebert
- Peteris Plakidis Quiet Walk in the Forest
- Param Vir Ratri
- Janet Davey Recollection
- Andrew Toovey Red Bird
- Alejandro Guarello S n d
- Tazul Izan Tajuddin Sebuah Pantum
- Gabriel Jackson September Chorale
- Erkki-Sven Tuur Short Meeting of Dark and Light
- Chen Yi Singing in the Mountain
- Peter Maxwell Davies Snow Cloud, over Lochan
- John White Sonata 140
- Jeremy Dale Roberts Stone - Standing Stone
- Alejandro Vinao Stumbling Star
- Poul Ruders Swinging Bells
- Lyell Cresswell The Leith at Stockbridge
- Aulis Sallinen The Sigh of Barabbas
- Giorgos Koumendakis The Silk Road
- John McLeod The Temple by the Sea
- Elena Langer Utrecht Chimes
- Barry Conyngham Veils 1 "...veils of the morning..."
- Rodney Sharman Voyageur
- Roderik de Man Wajang
- Giles Swayne Whistling Tune
- Siaw Kin Lee Xi Yue (Teasing the Moon)
Publication Date: 24th November 2005
Associated Board syllabus information- Piano 2007-2008 Grade 2 C5
- Piano 2007-2008 Grade 3 C4
Reviews
Press reviews
‘As always, the quality is high and the range as diverse as the compositional talents involved. ... It’s a constantly engaging and enjoyable musical journey and testament to the strength of Thalia Myers’ original idea.’ Link Winter 05/06 ‘...invaluable ABRSM series. Thalia Myers is to be congratulated. ... Recommended without reservation.’ Music Teacher February 2006 ‘A great many gems to be enjoyed equally by beginners and experienced players. Strongly recommended for everyone.’ International Piano Jan/Feb 06 “A must-have. The Spectrum series is invaluable. Brava Thalia for this fabulous concept - and to the ABRSM!” EPTA Piano Professional April 2006 ‘an array of stunning pieces, miniatures that will satisfy the needs of teachers and students for contemporary piano music suitable for the early grades [1 to 4] or for those who simply want to tackle repertoire that is original, tuneful, different and most importantly, speaks to today’s performers.... ...Ms Myers is to be congratulated for her tenacity and foresight as the motivating force behind this insightful project. Whilst they might be miniatures, this inspired and highly recommended collection contains mature works that students of all ages and levels will enjoy playing. A well-presented and easy to read publication’ Music in Action Summer 06 ‘It is impossible to over-praise this edition: this is a wonderful (one might almost say essential) collection’. Sheet Music Review Sept/Oct 06 Winner - Best sheet music - New work - International Piano ‘Our judges were unanimous in declaring Spectrum 4 as the winner - the only category in the Awards to acheive such accord. ... a monumental selection of new and accessible music that can be tackled with joy by beginners, concert pianists and everyone in between. The collection is beautifully presented, with excellent notes on performance and at a very cheap rice. What more could you ask for?’ International Piano Nov/Dec 06 “66 wonderfully intriguing pieces. Contemporary repertoire of real integrity and character.” Piano Nov/Dec 2006



