The Grade 8 Piano Anthology 2025-2026 comprises a broad selection of examination pieces from lists A, B and C of the ABRSM syllabus, together with a valuable selection of fascinating repertoire suitable for the own-choice section of the Performance Exam. The anthology supports students preparing for ABRSM Practical Exams or Performance Exams. Performance Notes are included for each piece. The notes give advice on technique and interpretation, and guidance on preparing an effective programme.

Contents: (120 pages)
Allegro con brio, 1st movt from Sonata in D, Hob. XVI:37 (Haydn)
Il pleut (Bonis)
Allegro, 1st movt from Sonata in E, Op. 14 No. 1 (Beethoven)
Prelude and Allegro (Fuga), 1st and 2nd movts from Suite No. 8 in F minor, HWV 433 (Handel)
Allegro/Moderato, 1st movt from Sonata in A (Martínez)
Sonata in D, Kp. 443, L. 418 (Scarlatti)
Scherzino, Op. 77 No. 2 (Moszkowski)
A Hermit Thrush at Morn, Op. 92 No. 2 (Beach)
Moment musical in Db, Op. 16 No. 5 (Rachmaninoff)
Andante, No. 1 from In the Mists (Janáček)
Impromptu (Tailleferre)
Janvier ‘Au coin du feu’, No. 1 from The Seasons, Op. 37 (Tchaikovsky)
Andante cantabile in Db (Hensel)
Columbine (Ireland)
Caballos Españoles (Korn)
Dance in Bulgarian Rhythm No. 6, No.153 from Mikrokosmos (Bartók)
Pierrette (Air de Ballet), Op. 41 (Chaminade)
Rêverie (Debussy)
Vespers in Venice, from Four Piano Solos (McDowall)
Danny Boy (Iles)
Macedonian Mountain Dance, Op. 144 No. 1 (Hovhaness)
The Lake (Holland)
Romance, from Miniature Suite (Jennings)
Prelude in Jazz Style No. 7, from 24 Preludes in Jazz Style, Op. 53 (Kapustin)