This book contains nine pieces from ABRSM’s Grade 5 Violin syllabus for 2020–2023, three pieces chosen from each of Lists A, B and C. The pieces have been carefully selected to offer an attractive and varied range of styles, creating a collection that provides an excellent source of repertoire to suit every performer. The book also contains helpful footnotes and, for those preparing for exams, useful syllabus information.

Contents

• Folia (Theme and selected variations from Sonata in D minor, Op. 5 No. 12) [Arcangelo Corelli]
• Allegro (3rd movt from Sonata in B minor, Op. 5 No. 5) [Jean-Marie Leclair]
• Allegro (1st movt from Concerto in G, Op. 3 No. 3, RV 310) [Antonio Vivaldi]
• Elegy [Gordon Jacob]
• Romance (No. 12 from Premier guide du violoniste, Op. 75) [Charles-Auguste de Bériot]
• Chanson triste (No. 2 from 12 morceaux, Op. 40) [Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky]
• Hay Barn Blues [Nikki Iles]
• Night Song and Pantomime (from The Little Sweep, Op. 45) [Benjamin Britten]
• Bamboo Stem and Jasmine Flower [Trad. Chinese]