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Catherine Bracegirdle
February 22, 2022
Grade 2

Menuet in D minor attrib. to J. S. Bach Grade 2 ABRSM

Catherine Bracegirdle
February 22, 2022
Grade 2
Menuet in D minor attrib. to J. S. Bach Grade 2 ABRSM

A beautifully restrained meneut from the Anna Magdalena Notebook that is full of conflicting emotions.

Tagged: Minuet, Menuet, J S Bach, Anna Magdalena Bach, Grade 2, Examinations, ABRSM

Catherine Bracegirdle
February 22, 2022
Grade 2

Etude in A minor Goedicke (Gedike) Grade 2 ABRSM 2021 - 2022

Catherine Bracegirdle
February 22, 2022
Grade 2
Etude in A minor Goedicke (Gedike) Grade 2 ABRSM 2021 - 2022

There are some technical challenges contained in this piece, however the study of this piece will be rewarding considering its relentless energy and direction.

Tagged: Etude, Grade 2, Examinations, ABRSM, Goedike

Catherine Bracegirdle
February 8, 2022
Grade 1

Air in A minor W. F. Bach Grade 1 ABRSM 2019 - 2020

Catherine Bracegirdle
February 8, 2022
Grade 1
Air in A minor W. F. Bach Grade 1 ABRSM 2019 - 2020

An elegant piece, reminiscent of a minuet, with beautiful melodic connecting patterns that connect one phrase to the next.

Tagged: J S Bach, W F Bach, C P E Bach, ABRSM, Examinations, Grade 1

Catherine Bracegirdle
February 2, 2022
Grade 4

Allegro Scherzando Haydn Hob. III: 75/4 Grade 4 ABRSM 2021 - 2022

Catherine Bracegirdle
February 2, 2022
Grade 4
Allegro Scherzando Haydn Hob. III: 75/4 Grade 4 ABRSM 2021 - 2022

An instantly appealing piece with its use of syncopation and mercurial changes of articulation and dynamics combined with a relentless energy and momentum.

Tagged: Scherzando, Haydn, Grade 4, ABRSM, Examinations, Sonata form

Catherine Bracegirdle
February 2, 2022
Grade 2

Arabesque No. 2 Op. 100 Burgmuller Grade 2 ABRSM 2019 - 2020

Catherine Bracegirdle
February 2, 2022
Grade 2
Arabesque No. 2 Op. 100 Burgmuller Grade 2 ABRSM 2019 - 2020

A fun and exciting piece that requires a confident player to be able to negotiate the sudden changes and semiquaver patterns.

Tagged: Grade 2, Arabesque, Burgmüller, ABRSM, Examinations

Catherine Bracegirdle
January 20, 2022
Grade 4

Miniature Pastoral No. 2 First set Frank Bridge Grade 4 ABRSM 2021 - 2022

Catherine Bracegirdle
January 20, 2022
Grade 4
Miniature Pastoral No. 2 First set Frank Bridge Grade 4 ABRSM 2021 - 2022

This piece is a beguiling waltz which will require of the pianist the ability to play a cantabile melody with both hands, often swapping between the hands in quick succession

Tagged: Waltz, Bridge, Romantic, ABRSM, Examinations, Grade 4

Catherine Bracegirdle
January 13, 2022
Grade 4

Sarabande from Suite in E minor Buxtehude Grade 4 ABRSM 2021 - 2022

Catherine Bracegirdle
January 13, 2022
Grade 4
Sarabande from Suite in E minor Buxtehude Grade 4 ABRSM 2021 - 2022

A serenely beautiful piece containing a melancholic character, poise and melodies which are haunting and elegiac.

Tagged: Suite, J S Bach, Baroque, North German organ school, Buxtehude, Handel, Grade 4, Examinations, ABRSM

Catherine Bracegirdle
December 6, 2021
Grade 1

Dragonflies Marjorie Helyer Grade 1 ABRSM 2009 - 2010

Catherine Bracegirdle
December 6, 2021
Grade 1
Dragonflies Marjorie Helyer Grade 1 ABRSM 2009 - 2010

A delightful piece, which manages to capture the essence of these mercurial insects, is very satisfying to play.

Tagged: Grade 1, Helyer, Examinations, ABRSM, Dragonflies

Catherine Bracegirdle
November 30, 2021
Grade 4

First Loss Schumann Grade 4 ABRSM 2021 - 2022

Catherine Bracegirdle
November 30, 2021
Grade 4
First Loss Schumann Grade 4 ABRSM 2021 - 2022

An exquisite piece full of pain, longing, frustration and the anger of childhood loss.

Tagged: Schumann, ABRSM, Album for the Young, Rubato, Examinations, Romantic, Cantabile, Part-playing

Catherine Bracegirdle
November 9, 2021
Grade 3

Salut d'amour Elgar Grade 3 ABRSM 2021 - 2022

Catherine Bracegirdle
November 9, 2021
Grade 3
Salut d'amour Elgar Grade 3 ABRSM 2021 - 2022

A well-known piece by Sir Edward Elgar that demands sophisticated pedaling skills and careful control of dynamics.

Tagged: Elgar, ABRSM, Romantic, Examinations, Pedal

Catherine Bracegirdle
October 19, 2021
Grade 2

Minuet in A Elisabetta de Gambarini Grade 2 ABRSM 2021 - 2022

Catherine Bracegirdle
October 19, 2021
Grade 2
Minuet in A Elisabetta de Gambarini Grade 2 ABRSM 2021 - 2022

An elegant and graceful minuet that will be a rewarding playing and performing experience.

Tagged: Baroque, Gambarini, ABRSM, Examinations, Minuet

Catherine Bracegirdle
October 18, 2021
Grade 1

Haymaking Marjorie Helyer ABSRM Grade 1 2021 - 2022

Catherine Bracegirdle
October 18, 2021
Grade 1
Haymaking Marjorie Helyer ABSRM Grade 1 2021 - 2022

A delightful and charming piece in the ABRSM Grade 1 2021 - 2022 syllabus.

Tagged: Helyer, ABRSM, Grade 1, Examinations, Piano exams, 20C

Catherine Bracegirdle
September 21, 2021
Grade 2

Waltz in A minor Spindler Grade 2 ABRSM 2021 - 2022

Catherine Bracegirdle
September 21, 2021
Grade 2
Waltz in A minor Spindler Grade 2 ABRSM 2021 - 2022

A beautiful waltz written by Fritz Spindler (1817 - 1905)

Tagged: Waltz, Spindler, Grade 2, Romantic, ABRSM, Examinations

Catherine Bracegirdle
September 8, 2021
Grade 4

Andante C. P. E. Bach Grade 4 ABRSM 2021 - 2022

Catherine Bracegirdle
September 8, 2021
Grade 4
Andante C. P. E. Bach Grade 4 ABRSM 2021 - 2022

One of the most exquisite and beautiful exam pieces I have encountered.

Tagged: ABRSM, Cantabile, Grade 4, C.P.E. Bach, Examinations

Catherine Bracegirdle
September 3, 2021
Certificates etc

ABRSM examinations and Music Festivals in Hull

Catherine Bracegirdle
September 3, 2021
Certificates etc
ABRSM examinations and Music Festivals in Hull

A set of examination marking sheets and certificates, mostly from Hull, UK.

Tagged: ABRSM, Examinations, Mark sheet

Catherine Bracegirdle
September 2, 2021
Certificates etc

Medals and Exhibitions ABRSM

Catherine Bracegirdle
September 2, 2021
Certificates etc
Medals and Exhibitions ABRSM

A short explanation of ABRSM’s medals and exhibitions in the 1930s in New Zealand.

Tagged: Medals, Exhibitions, Examinations, ABRSM

Catherine Bracegirdle
August 31, 2021
Certificates etc

Two 1930s Guildhall School of Music Certificates

Catherine Bracegirdle
August 31, 2021
Certificates etc
Two 1930s Guildhall School of Music Certificates

Two Guildhall School of Music certificates from Hull, UK.

Tagged: Examinations, Piano exams, Guildhall School of Music

Catherine Bracegirdle
August 30, 2021
Certificates etc

An account of an L.R.A.M. piano examination in 1939

Catherine Bracegirdle
August 30, 2021
Certificates etc
An account of an L.R.A.M. piano examination in 1939

A written account of the experience of sitting an L.R.A.M. examination in April 1939.

Tagged: Examinations, ABRSM, L.R.A.M.

Catherine Bracegirdle
August 30, 2021
Grade 4

Shenandoah trad. arranged by Ned Bennett Grade 4 ABRSM 2021 - 2022

Catherine Bracegirdle
August 30, 2021
Grade 4
Shenandoah trad. arranged by Ned Bennett Grade 4 ABRSM 2021 - 2022

A Grade 4 piano piece, Shenandoah in the ABRSM 2021 - 2022 syllabus

Tagged: Examinations, ABRSM, Song, Grade 4

Catherine Bracegirdle
August 28, 2021
Certificates etc

An ABRSM piano certificate from Christchurch 1909

Catherine Bracegirdle
August 28, 2021
Certificates etc
An ABRSM piano certificate from Christchurch 1909

An early ABRSM piano certificate from 1909.

Tagged: Piano exams, ABRSM, Examinations, Certificates

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