Spectrum (ABRSM) – serie

15 contemporary pieces for solo piano Spectrum 5 is a unique collection of contemporary works for solo piano. The 15 pieces included have been specially commissioned from some of today's leading composers and reflect current compositional trends. They range in difficulty from Grade 6 to Diploma, and are suitable for student, amateur and professional pianists of all ages

Spectrum for Trumpet is a unique collection of contemporary works for trumpet and piano. The 16 pieces included have been specially commissioned from some of today's leading composers and reflect current compositional trends. They range in difficulty from Grades 1 to 8, so there's something here for players of all ages and abilities. Spectrum for Trumpet comes with a recording of the 16 pieces, performed by trumpeter John Wallace - compiler of this volume - and pianist Simon Wright. The highly successful Spectrum series was established by ABRSM and Thalia Myers in 1996, and now includes volumes for piano, piano duet, violin, cello, clarinet and string quartet. The aim of the series remains unchanged: to commission some of the finest composers to write pieces of modest length and difficulty, while preserving the essential characteristics of their compositional style.

Spectrum is an exciting and innovative collection of newly commissioned works for solo piano by composers all resident in Great Britain. This remarkable set of pieces presents a unique introduction to the world of contemporary music for all pianists, both amateur and professional. The volume reflects the wide range of compositional trends apparent in new music today. Jazz-inspired or experimental, delicately atmospheric or glitteringly colourful, tonal or rhythmically complex, the pieces in this collection offer a range of moods and sound-worlds to suit all players. Eleanor Alberga: If the Silver Bird could speak; David Bedford: Toccata; Diana Burrell: Constellations; Philip Cashian: Landscape; Brian Elias: Moto Perpetuo; Michael Finnissy: Yvaropera 5; Graham Fitkin: SAZZ; Michael Zev Gordon: Far Away; Jonathan Harvey: ff; Alun Hoddinot: Dark March; Gabriel Jackson: Memorial Blues (for Phyllis Hyman); Stephen Montague: Mira; Anthony Payne: Song Without End; Roger Redgate: trace; Jeremy Dale Roberts: Stele for John Lambert; Edwin Roxburgh: Moonscape; Timothy Salter: Lutie's Arabesque; David Sawer: Diversion; Howard Skempton: Cantilena for piano; Andrew Toovey: Still

Spectrum 2 builds on the enormous success enjoyed by Spectrum, first published by ABRSM in 1996. This new volume presents 30 specially-commissioned miniatures for pianists, written by leading composers born or now based in Great Britain. Presenting a vibrant diversity of musical language and thought, Spectrum 2 reflects the breadth of current compositional trends and will serve as an invaluable introduction to contemporary music. Spectrum 2 contains pieces that are easier and shorter than those in the original Spectrum; they range in standard from Grade 1 to Grade 6 and are a concise and true representation of each composer's style. They are suitable for amateur and professional pianists of all ages.

Spectrum 3 is the latest addition to the enormously successful Spectrum series, established by ABRSM with Thalia Myers in 1996. the aim of the series remains constant: to commission some of the finest composers to write pieces of modest length and difficulty, whilst preserving the essential characteristics of their compositional style. This international volume contains twenty-five pieces written at the turn of the millennium by composers from twenty-five different countries. It demonstrates how the language and tradition of Western classical music have been absorbed and adopted by composers all round the world, and how that language has been enriched and enhanced by each composer's unique background, experience and musical personality. The pieces in Spectrum 3 range in standard from Grade 3 to Grade 7 and are suitable for student, amateur and professional pianists of all ages.

A CD recording of the pieces found in Spectrum 3, performed by Thalia Myers. Spectrum 3 is the latest addition to the enormously successful Spectrum series, established by ABRSM with Thalia Myers in 1996. the aim of the series remains constant: to commission some of the finest composers to write pieces of modest length and difficulty, whilst preserving the essential characteristics of their compositional style. This international volume contains twenty-five pieces written at the turn of the millennium by composers from twenty-five different countries. It demonstrates how the language and tradition of Western classical music have been absorbed and adopted by composers all round the world, and how that language has been enriched and enhanced by each composer's unique background, experience and musical personality. The pieces in Spectrum 3 range in standard from Grade 3 to Grade 7 and are suitable for student, amateur and professional pianists of all ages.

Spectrum for cello reflects the diversity of current compositional trends in this exciting collection of contemporary music for cellists. Contents ranges in difficulty from Grade 1 to Grade 8 standard and includes a CD of all the pieces William Bruce (Cello) and Thalia Myers (Piano).

A collection of 66 specially commissioned miniatures by international composers providing an essential introduction to contemporary music. Pieces range in difficulty from Grade 1 to Grade 4.

An exciting and innovative collection of specially-commissioned pieces ranging in difficulty from Grades 1 to 8. Includes a CD of all 16 pieces, performed by Ian Mitchell and Thalia Myers.

Spectrum for Violin is an exciting introduction to the music of today for all violinists, containing specially commissioned pieces from some of today's leading composers. Pieces range in standard from Grades 1 to 8. The book comes with a CD recording of the 16 pieces which also includes recorded accompaniments for the two works composed for violin and soundtrack. The highly successful Spectrum series was established by ABRSM and Thalia Myers in 1996 and now includes volumes for piano, cello, clarinet and string quartet.

Spectrum for String Quartet is a collection of specially commissioned pieces. Three composers of widely different backgrounds and experience have written works of about eight minutes duration for players of ABRSM Grade 8 Standard. The three pieces were commissioned by the London String Quartet Foundation as part of its mission to encourage the art of string quartet among the young.

Spectrum for Piano Duet is a unique collection of contemporary works for piano, four hands. The newly commissioned pieces range in standard from Grade 3 to Diploma and are suitable for pianists of all ages. Seven pieces have easier Secondo parts, for teacher-student and mixed level pairs. Alongside the established composers represented are six young composers, who have each contributed a variation on Howard Skempton's theme, 'Primary Colours'. A CD is included, containing recording of all pieces, performed by Thalia Myers, Timothy Salter and Edward Liddall. The CD also includes recorded parts for the three pieces composed for piano duet and soundtrack. The highly successful Spectrum series was established by ABRSM and Thalia Myers in 1996, and now includes volumes for piano, cello, clarinet and string quartet. The aim of the series remains unchanged: to commission some of the finest composers to writes pieces of modest length and difficultly, while preserving the essential characteristics of their compositional style.