Women Composers Book 2 - A Graded Anthology for Piano

Women Composers Book 2 - A Graded Anthology for Piano 📚

Repertoire from the 17th Century to the Present Day

Piano Level: Intermediate 

Discover a rich collection of piano music by women composers in "Women Composers Book 2." This progressive anthology spans from the 17th century to the present day, offering a diverse repertoire for pianists at the intermediate level.

Each piece in this three-volume series is accompanied by short instructions with rehearsal tips and biographical notes on the women composers. Whether you're exploring the compositions of historical figures or contemporary artists, this anthology provides invaluable insight into the contributions of women to the world of music.

With a range of difficulty levels, from easy (volume 1) to medium (volume 2) to difficult (volume 3), this anthology is an indispensable addition to piano lessons and concerts. Expand your repertoire and celebrate the achievements of women composers with "Women Composers Book 1."

This volume comprises 68 pages of sheet music, offering a wealth of musical exploration for pianists eager to delve into diverse compositions by women throughout history.

Book 1 Features: 

• Elizabeth Turner (1700–1756): Giga
• Louise Farrenc (1804–1875): Étude
• Luise Adolpha Le Beau (1850–1927): Prelude
• Cécile Chaminade (1857–1944): Gavotte
• Mon Schjelderup (1870–1934): Song without Words
• Dora Pejačević (1885–1923): Waltz-Caprice
• Jenni Pinnock (*1987): Astralis
• Maria Teresa Agnesi (1720–1795): Allegro moderato
• Hélène de Montgeroult (1764–1836): Étude
• Helene Liebmann (1795–1869): Andante espressivo
• Helen Hopekirk (1856–1945): Sarabande
• Anna Severine Lindeman (1859–1938): Allegretto
• Melanie Spanswick (*1969): Kaleidoscope
• Maria Hester Park (1760–1813): Allegro
• Cecilia Maria Barthélemon (1767–1859): Adagio
• Maria Görres (1823–1882): Children’s Song
• Theodora Dutton (1870–1934): On a Southern Balcony
• Julia Hülsmann (*1968): Jazz Piece
• Jessica Cho (*1987): Capricious

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