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 Farrenc, Glier, Tchaikovsky, 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.

Songlist: 

1. Vieux Noel (Old Christmas Carol) (G minor) [Franck]

2. Soldiers March, Op. 47 No. 14 [Fuchs]

3. Bagatelle, Op. 119 No. 1 [Ludwig van Beethoven]

4. Prelude in C minor, BWV 999 [Johann Sebastian Bach]

5. Prelude in D minor, Op. 40 No. 3 [Lyadov]

6. Lied der Großmutter Op. 27 nr 10 [Volkmann]

7. Tunch [Fitkin]

8. Christmas Piece: No. 1 from 6 Kinderstucke, Op. 72 (Allegro non troppo in G) [Mendelssohn]

9. Scherzetto [Harold Samuel]

10. Study no. 11 [Louise Farrenc]

11. La chevaleresque Op. 100 nr 25 [Burgmüller]

12. Andante from Sonata in D minor BWV 964 [Johann Sebastian Bach]

13. Philomela [Dorothy Pilling]

14. Allegro molto from Sonatina in F Op. 88 nr 4 [Kuhlau]

15. Sketch in D, Op. 47 No. 3 [Glier]

16. In a Gondola, Op. 105 No. 4 [Eduard Schütt]

17. Minuet in G minor, from Suite No. 1 in Bb (1727 coll.), HWV 434 [Georg Friedrich Händel]

18. Folk Song, Op. 12 No. 5 [Edvard Grieg]

19. Sonata in D, Hob. XVI/33: 3rd movement, Tempo di Menuet [Haydn]

20. Chanson triste, Op. 40 No. 2 [Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky]