Core Classics is a collection of seven books of music from the piano canon, selected and graded by leading educationalists. Each volume contains a rich selection of engaging pieces to form the backbone of any pianist’s repertoire. With pieces from Bürgmuller, Purcell, Schubert and many more, this book includes an abundance of much-loved music.
Each book is authoritatively graded, with pieces gradually increasing in difficulty throughout. The books are equally valuable for learners working towards a grade exam, between grades, or playing for leisure, building technical skills and confidence.
Branle de Basque [Louis Couperin]
The Bear: No. 4 from ‘Christmas Gifts’ [Vladimir Ivanovich Rebikov]
Minuet and Variation I [Anna Bon di Venezia]
All Forlorn: No. 1 from ‘Odd Moments’ [William Alwyn]
Très vite, Mvt. 3 from Fantaisie No. 9 in E minor (Second Dozen) [Georg Philipp Telemann]
Study in E: No.12 from Children's Book Op. 98 [Alexander Grechaninov]
Hornpipe in B flat, Z. T683 [Henry Purcell]
Over the Border [Jessie Furze]
German Dance in A: No. 3 from Three German Dances, D. 972 [Franz Schubert]
Festivity [Harold R. Clark]
Les Pifferari (The Bagpipers), Impromptu [Charles-François Gounod]
Menuet in G, BWV Anh. II 116 [Anon.]
The Temple by the Sea [John McLeod]
Sonatina in G, Anh. 5/1: 1st movement, Moderato [Ludwig van Beethoven]
Innocence, No. 5 from 25 Easy and Progressive Studies, Op. 100 [Johann Friedrich Franz Burgmüller]
6. Gavotte 2 ou la Musette, from English Suite No. 3 in G minor, BWV 808 [Johann Sebastian Bach]
Little Habanera [Jean Mackie]
Divertimento in C, Hob. XIV/41: 2nd movement, Menuetto and Trio [Joseph Haydn]
Sarabande in E minor, from ‘8 Suits of Lessons for the Harpsichord’ [Thomas Roseingrave]
