Women Composers Book 1 - A Graded Anthology for Piano

Women Composers Book 1 - A Graded Anthology for Piano 📚

Repertoire from the 17th Century to the Present Day

Piano Level: Easy

This graded anthology presents a comprehensive collection of piano music composed by women, spanning from the 17th century to the present day. Divided into three volumes, this series offers a progressive selection of educational literature suitable for pianists of varying skill levels. Volume 1, designed for easy proficiency, features a diverse repertoire curated by the editor.

Each piece in this anthology is accompanied by brief instructions and rehearsal tips provided by the editor, facilitating an enhanced learning experience. Additionally, biographical notes on the women composers offer valuable insights into their lives and contributions to music history.

With its inclusive range of compositions, covering all levels of difficulty, from easy to medium and difficult across the volumes, this anthology serves as an invaluable resource for piano lessons, recitals, and personal enrichment. With 52 pages of enriching content, this anthology is a must-have addition to any pianist's repertoire.

Book 1 Features: 

• Elisabetta de Gambarini (1731–1765): Minuet
• Florence Ada Goodrich (1850–1928): Water Sprite
• Narcisa Freixas (1859–1926): L’Ocell
• Felicitas Kukuck (1914–2001): The Boat
• Barbara Heller (*1936): Joker
• Melanie Spanswick (*1969): Mirage
• Rachael Forsyth (*1982): Soggy Shoes Blues
• Élisabeth Jacquet de La Guerre (1665–1729): Menuet
• Marjory Kennedy-Fraser (1857–1930): A Harvest Reel
• Hedwige Chrétien (1859-1944): Pierrot sautille
• Gertrud Orff-Willert (1914–2000): Andante con moto
• Ivana Loudová (1941–2017): The Sleeping Beauty
• Wendy Hiscocks (*1963): Fig and Fennel
• Vera Mohrs (*1984): Two Cats Playing
• Anna Bon (1738–after 1767): Andante
• Maria Szymanowska (1789–1831): Mazurka
• Elfrida Andrée (1841–1929): Allegro moderato
• Agathe Backer Grøndahl (1847–1907): Song of Youth
• Ethel Smyth (1858–1944): Minuet
• Mélanie Bonis (1858–1937): Frère Jacques
• Samantha Ward (*1982): Rockin’ Fingers 

Review:

Spanswick has done us all an immense favour by researching, compiling and presenting these fabulous collections, which unquestionable represent a milestone in music publishing." Andrew Eales - Pianodao "Melanie Spanswick’s Women Composers: A Graded Anthology is utterly superb, and will surely be of significant interest to pianists everywhere.” Andrew Eales - Pianodao