Grade 8 Piano Exams 2016-17 , love

Grade 8 Part 1 (ENG)

--  J. S. Bach Allegro in E minor (from BWV 1019). No. 20 from Bach Easy Piano Pieces and Dances (Bärenreiter BA 6572)

--  Handel Air and Doubles (‘The Harmonious Blacksmith’): 4th movt from Suite in E, HWV 430. No. 21 from Handel Selected Keyboard Works, Book 1 (ABRSM) or Handel Eight Great Suites, Book 2 (ABRSM)

-- D. Scarlatti Sonata in B minor, Kp. 497 (L. 146) (Bärenreiter BA 6590: published with Kp. 182) or No. 176 from Scarlatti 200 Sonatas, Vol. 4 (Editio Musica Budapest Z.8666)

-- C. Schumann Prelude and Fugue in G minor, Op. 16 No. 1. Clara Schumann Romantic Piano Music (Vol. 1) (Bärenreiter BA 6550)

-- Shostakovich Prelude and Fugue in A minor, Op. 87 No. 2. Shostakovich 24 Preludes and Fugues, Op. 87, Vol. 1 (Sikorski–Boosey & Hawkes or Peters EP 4716a)

Grade 8 Part 2 (ENG)

--  Beethoven Allegro: 1st movt from Sonata in G, Op. 14 No. 2. Sonata published individually (ABRSM) or Beethoven The 35 Piano Sonatas, Vol. 1 (ABRSM) 

-- Field Rondo: Twelve O’Clock. No. 12 from Field Nocturnes and Other Short Piano Pieces (ABRSM)

-- Haydn Allegro moderato: 1st movt from Sonata in A, Hob. XVI/26. Sonata published individually (Wiener Urtext UT 50403) or No. 6 from Haydn Complete Piano Sonatas, Vol. 3 (Wiener Urtext UT 50258: 2011 edition) 

-- Hummel Rondo all’Ungherese, Op. 107 No. 6. No. 5 from Hummel Sonatas and Piano Pieces, Vol. 3 (Universal UE 93) 
-- Mozart Allegro con spirito: 1st movt from Sonata in D, K. 311. Sonata published individually (ABRSM) or Mozart Sonatas for Pianoforte, Vol. 1 (ABRSM) 

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Grade 5 part 2 Piano Exams 2015-2016

Grade 5 part 2 hosted by Julie Kuok

-- L'orage by Johann Friedrich Franz Burgmuller
-- Am Abend by Heinrich Hofamnn
-- An Evening Song in the VIllage by Bela Bartok
-- 60s Swing by Evelien Vis

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ABRSM Piano Exams 2015-2016         Julie Kuok
(Set pieces)
An excellent image consultant would define or refine the image of different clients by having a basic understanding of their outlooks, personalities, life styles and the activities they are attending. With their training on color and shape analysis, they make the clients stand out with individualities. Similarly, a distinguished performer would bring out the meaning of each music with his or her interpretation based on the composers' background, the circumstances under which the pieces were written and an analysis on all musical elements, like tonality, melody, meter, rhythm, harmony, texture, dynamic and articulation indications, etc. He or she would strive to define each piece with its individual character or mood.
Starting from February, I will host a series of 13 episodes (in both English and
Chinese) talking about the ABRSM graded piano exam pieces for 2015-2016.  Based on the music analysis, works will be presented through the use of stories or imageries. I would investigate with the listeners the hidden meaning in the pieces and guide them the way to appreciate music that seems to be incomprehensible. Demonstrations on both good and bad playings are designed to sharpen the critical ears. The additional listening materials are available for enlarging the scope of listening and for the exposure to the different tone color which are indispensable for good music making. I would also share with the listeners some hints on techniques and the concept on good piano playing. In the end of each piece, I will play the entire work myself or pull out the performances by the composers themselves or other distinguished pianists for reference.
This programme is meant to be as entertaining and educational as it can be. Through the 13 episodes, I hope everyone would become an excellent "image consultant" for the exam pieces they choose to play!
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Grade 5 part 1 Piano Exams 2015-2016

(1)  JS Bach: Prelude in Cm, BWV934
(2) Dussek: Sonatina in G, Op.19/1
(3) Pleyel: Sonata in Bb
(4) Glier: Gaiamente
(5) A Tansman: Cache-chache

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ABRSM Piano Exams 2015-2016         Julie Kuok
(Set pieces)
An excellent image consultant would define or refine the image of different clients by having a basic understanding of their outlooks, personalities, life styles and the activities they are attending. With their training on color and shape analysis, they make the clients stand out with individualities. Similarly, a distinguished performer would bring out the meaning of each music with his or her interpretation based on the composers' background, the circumstances under which the pieces were written and an analysis on all musical elements, like tonality, melody, meter, rhythm, harmony, texture, dynamic and articulation indications, etc. He or she would strive to define each piece with its individual character or mood.
Starting from February, I will host a series of 13 episodes (in both English and
Chinese) talking about the ABRSM graded piano exam pieces for 2015-2016.  Based on the music analysis, works will be presented through the use of stories or imageries. I would investigate with the listeners the hidden meaning in the pieces and guide them the way to appreciate music that seems to be incomprehensible. Demonstrations on both good and bad playings are designed to sharpen the critical ears. The additional listening materials are available for enlarging the scope of listening and for the exposure to the different tone color which are indispensable for good music making. I would also share with the listeners some hints on techniques and the concept on good piano playing. In the end of each piece, I will play the entire work myself or pull out the performances by the composers themselves or other distinguished pianists for reference.
This programme is meant to be as entertaining and educational as it can be. Through the 13 episodes, I hope everyone would become an excellent "image consultant" for the exam pieces they choose to play!
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Grade 6 part 2 Piano Exams 2015-2016

Grade 6 part 2
presenter: Julie Kuok

(1) Krebs: Sonata No.2 -- I
(2) Chopin: Mazurka in C
(3) Grieg: Lyruc Pieces: Liten fugl
(4) Villa-Lobos: caranguejo
(5) Wang Jian Zhong: Long Deng Diao

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ABRSM Piano Exams 2015-2016         Julie Kuok
(Set pieces)
An excellent image consultant would define or refine the image of different clients by having a basic understanding of their outlooks, personalities, life styles and the activities they are attending. With their training on color and shape analysis, they make the clients stand out with individualities. Similarly, a distinguished performer would bring out the meaning of each music with his or her interpretation based on the composers' background, the circumstances under which the pieces were written and an analysis on all musical elements, like tonality, melody, meter, rhythm, harmony, texture, dynamic and articulation indications, etc. He or she would strive to define each piece with its individual character or mood.
Starting from February, I will host a series of 13 episodes (in both English and
Chinese) talking about the ABRSM graded piano exam pieces for 2015-2016.  Based on the music analysis, works will be presented through the use of stories or imageries. I would investigate with the listeners the hidden meaning in the pieces and guide them the way to appreciate music that seems to be incomprehensible. Demonstrations on both good and bad playings are designed to sharpen the critical ears. The additional listening materials are available for enlarging the scope of listening and for the exposure to the different tone color which are indispensable for good music making. I would also share with the listeners some hints on techniques and the concept on good piano playing. In the end of each piece, I will play the entire work myself or pull out the performances by the composers themselves or other distinguished pianists for reference.
This programme is meant to be as entertaining and educational as it can be. Through the 13 episodes, I hope everyone would become an excellent "image consultant" for the exam pieces they choose to play!
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Grade 6 part 1 Piano Exams 2015-2016

Piano Exams Grade 6 Part 1
presented by Julie Kuok

(1) Sinfonia n G mnor, BWV797 by JS Bach
(2) Sonata in Bb, Op.22 -- III by Beethoven
(3) Erster Schmerz: No.5 from Aus Meiner Edgar Op.14 by Bortkiewicz
(4) "Over the rainbow" by Harold Arlen & Egar Yipsel Harburg arranged by Dave Stapleton

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ABRSM Piano Exams 2015-2016         Julie Kuok
(Set pieces)
An excellent image consultant would define or refine the image of different clients by having a basic understanding of their outlooks, personalities, life styles and the activities they are attending. With their training on color and shape analysis, they make the clients stand out with individualities. Similarly, a distinguished performer would bring out the meaning of each music with his or her interpretation based on the composers' background, the circumstances under which the pieces were written and an analysis on all musical elements, like tonality, melody, meter, rhythm, harmony, texture, dynamic and articulation indications, etc. He or she would strive to define each piece with its individual character or mood.
Starting from February, I will host a series of 13 episodes (in both English and
Chinese) talking about the ABRSM graded piano exam pieces for 2015-2016.  Based on the music analysis, works will be presented through the use of stories or imageries. I would investigate with the listeners the hidden meaning in the pieces and guide them the way to appreciate music that seems to be incomprehensible. Demonstrations on both good and bad playings are designed to sharpen the critical ears. The additional listening materials are available for enlarging the scope of listening and for the exposure to the different tone color which are indispensable for good music making. I would also share with the listeners some hints on techniques and the concept on good piano playing. In the end of each piece, I will play the entire work myself or pull out the performances by the composers themselves or other distinguished pianists for reference.
This programme is meant to be as entertaining and educational as it can be. Through the 13 episodes, I hope everyone would become an excellent "image consultant" for the exam pieces they choose to play!
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Grade 7 part 2 Piano Exams 2015-2016

Piano Exams (Grade 7 Part 2)
Presented by Julie Kuok

(1) Canope by Debussy
(2) By a Meadow Brook by E. Macwell
(3) Nght in May by S. Palmgren
(4) Shui Cao Wu by Du Mingxin

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ABRSM Piano Exams 2015-2016         Julie Kuok
(Set pieces)
An excellent image consultant would define or refine the image of different clients by having a basic understanding of their outlooks, personalities, life styles and the activities they are attending. With their training on color and shape analysis, they make the clients stand out with individualities. Similarly, a distinguished performer would bring out the meaning of each music with his or her interpretation based on the composers' background, the circumstances under which the pieces were written and an analysis on all musical elements, like tonality, melody, meter, rhythm, harmony, texture, dynamic and articulation indications, etc. He or she would strive to define each piece with its individual character or mood.
Starting from February, I will host a series of 13 episodes (in both English and
Chinese) talking about the ABRSM graded piano exam pieces for 2015-2016.  Based on the music analysis, works will be presented through the use of stories or imageries. I would investigate with the listeners the hidden meaning in the pieces and guide them the way to appreciate music that seems to be incomprehensible. Demonstrations on both good and bad playings are designed to sharpen the critical ears. The additional listening materials are available for enlarging the scope of listening and for the exposure to the different tone color which are indispensable for good music making. I would also share with the listeners some hints on techniques and the concept on good piano playing. In the end of each piece, I will play the entire work myself or pull out the performances by the composers themselves or other distinguished pianists for reference.
This programme is meant to be as entertaining and educational as it can be. Through the 13 episodes, I hope everyone would become an excellent "image consultant" for the exam pieces they choose to play!
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Grade 7 part 1 Piano Exams 2015-2016

Piano Exams 2015 (Grade 7 Part 1)
presented by Julie Kuok

(1) Fugue in Am by Glinka
(2) Sonatina in Dm by Handel
(3) First movement of Sonata in G, K283 by Mozart
(4) Carousel by Bodrova
(5) Prelude in Db from Preludes Op.34 by Shostakovich

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ABRSM Piano Exams 2015-2016         Julie Kuok
(Set pieces)
An excellent image consultant would define or refine the image of different clients by having a basic understanding of their outlooks, personalities, life styles and the activities they are attending. With their training on color and shape analysis, they make the clients stand out with individualities. Similarly, a distinguished performer would bring out the meaning of each music with his or her interpretation based on the composers' background, the circumstances under which the pieces were written and an analysis on all musical elements, like tonality, melody, meter, rhythm, harmony, texture, dynamic and articulation indications, etc. He or she would strive to define each piece with its individual character or mood.
Starting from February, I will host a series of 13 episodes (in both English and
Chinese) talking about the ABRSM graded piano exam pieces for 2015-2016.  Based on the music analysis, works will be presented through the use of stories or imageries. I would investigate with the listeners the hidden meaning in the pieces and guide them the way to appreciate music that seems to be incomprehensible. Demonstrations on both good and bad playings are designed to sharpen the critical ears. The additional listening materials are available for enlarging the scope of listening and for the exposure to the different tone color which are indispensable for good music making. I would also share with the listeners some hints on techniques and the concept on good piano playing. In the end of each piece, I will play the entire work myself or pull out the performances by the composers themselves or other distinguished pianists for reference.
This programme is meant to be as entertaining and educational as it can be. Through the 13 episodes, I hope everyone would become an excellent "image consultant" for the exam pieces they choose to play!
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Grade 8 part 4 Piano Exams 2015-2016

Piano Exams 2015 (Grade 8 Part 4)
presented by Julie Kuok

(1) Prelude & Fugue by William Alwyn
(2) First movement of teh Sonata in Em, Op.7 by Grieg
(3) September in the Rain by Harry Warren and Al Dubin

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ABRSM Piano Exams 2015-2016         Julie Kuok
(Set pieces)
An excellent image consultant would define or refine the image of different clients by having a basic understanding of their outlooks, personalities, life styles and the activities they are attending. With their training on color and shape analysis, they make the clients stand out with individualities. Similarly, a distinguished performer would bring out the meaning of each music with his or her interpretation based on the composers' background, the circumstances under which the pieces were written and an analysis on all musical elements, like tonality, melody, meter, rhythm, harmony, texture, dynamic and articulation indications, etc. He or she would strive to define each piece with its individual character or mood.
Starting from February, I will host a series of 13 episodes (in both English and
Chinese) talking about the ABRSM graded piano exam pieces for 2015-2016.  Based on the music analysis, works will be presented through the use of stories or imageries. I would investigate with the listeners the hidden meaning in the pieces and guide them the way to appreciate music that seems to be incomprehensible. Demonstrations on both good and bad playings are designed to sharpen the critical ears. The additional listening materials are available for enlarging the scope of listening and for the exposure to the different tone color which are indispensable for good music making. I would also share with the listeners some hints on techniques and the concept on good piano playing. In the end of each piece, I will play the entire work myself or pull out the performances by the composers themselves or other distinguished pianists for reference.
This programme is meant to be as entertaining and educational as it can be. Through the 13 episodes, I hope everyone would become an excellent "image consultant" for the exam pieces they choose to play!
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Grade 8 part 3 Piano Exams 2015-2016

Piano Exams 2015 (Grade 8 Part 3)
presented by Julie Kuok

(1) Waltz in Bm, Op.69/2 by Chopin
(2) canzonetta by Frank Bridge
(3) Allegro con brio by Philip Martin

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ABRSM Piano Exams 2015-2016         Julie Kuok
(Set pieces)
An excellent image consultant would define or refine the image of different clients by having a basic understanding of their outlooks, personalities, life styles and the activities they are attending. With their training on color and shape analysis, they make the clients stand out with individualities. Similarly, a distinguished performer would bring out the meaning of each music with his or her interpretation based on the composers' background, the circumstances under which the pieces were written and an analysis on all musical elements, like tonality, melody, meter, rhythm, harmony, texture, dynamic and articulation indications, etc. He or she would strive to define each piece with its individual character or mood.
Starting from February, I will host a series of 13 episodes (in both English and
Chinese) talking about the ABRSM graded piano exam pieces for 2015-2016.  Based on the music analysis, works will be presented through the use of stories or imageries. I would investigate with the listeners the hidden meaning in the pieces and guide them the way to appreciate music that seems to be incomprehensible. Demonstrations on both good and bad playings are designed to sharpen the critical ears. The additional listening materials are available for enlarging the scope of listening and for the exposure to the different tone color which are indispensable for good music making. I would also share with the listeners some hints on techniques and the concept on good piano playing. In the end of each piece, I will play the entire work myself or pull out the performances by the composers themselves or other distinguished pianists for reference.
This programme is meant to be as entertaining and educational as it can be. Through the 13 episodes, I hope everyone would become an excellent "image consultant" for the exam pieces they choose to play!
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Grade 8 part 2 Piano Exams 2015-2016

Piano Exams 2015 (Grade 8 Part 2)
presented by Julie Kuok

(1) Sonata in Fm, Kp239 by Scarlatti
(2) First movement of Sonata in Am, D537 by Schubert
(3) Pieces breves,Op.81 No.1 by Faure

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ABRSM Piano Exams 2015-2016         Julie Kuok
(Set pieces)
An excellent image consultant would define or refine the image of different clients by having a basic understanding of their outlooks, personalities, life styles and the activities they are attending. With their training on color and shape analysis, they make the clients stand out with individualities. Similarly, a distinguished performer would bring out the meaning of each music with his or her interpretation based on the composers' background, the circumstances under which the pieces were written and an analysis on all musical elements, like tonality, melody, meter, rhythm, harmony, texture, dynamic and articulation indications, etc. He or she would strive to define each piece with its individual character or mood.
Starting from February, I will host a series of 13 episodes (in both English and
Chinese) talking about the ABRSM graded piano exam pieces for 2015-2016.  Based on the music analysis, works will be presented through the use of stories or imageries. I would investigate with the listeners the hidden meaning in the pieces and guide them the way to appreciate music that seems to be incomprehensible. Demonstrations on both good and bad playings are designed to sharpen the critical ears. The additional listening materials are available for enlarging the scope of listening and for the exposure to the different tone color which are indispensable for good music making. I would also share with the listeners some hints on techniques and the concept on good piano playing. In the end of each piece, I will play the entire work myself or pull out the performances by the composers themselves or other distinguished pianists for reference.
This programme is meant to be as entertaining and educational as it can be. Through the 13 episodes, I hope everyone would become an excellent "image consultant" for the exam pieces they choose to play!
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Grade 8 part 1 Piano Exams 2015-2016

Piano Exams 2015-2016 Grade 8 Part 1
presented by Julie Kuok

(1) Prelude & Fugue in Cm from the Well-tempered Clavier Book I by JS Bach
(2) First movement from Sonata in B Flat, Op.24 by Dussek
(3) Dance in Bulgarian Rhythm No.4 by Bartok

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ABRSM Piano Exams 2015-2016         Julie Kuok
(Set pieces)
An excellent image consultant would define or refine the image of different clients by having a basic understanding of their outlooks, personalities, life styles and the activities they are attending. With their training on color and shape analysis, they make the clients stand out with individualities. Similarly, a distinguished performer would bring out the meaning of each music with his or her interpretation based on the composers' background, the circumstances under which the pieces were written and an analysis on all musical elements, like tonality, melody, meter, rhythm, harmony, texture, dynamic and articulation indications, etc. He or she would strive to define each piece with its individual character or mood.
Starting from February, I will host a series of 13 episodes (in both English and
Chinese) talking about the ABRSM graded piano exam pieces for 2015-2016.  Based on the music analysis, works will be presented through the use of stories or imageries. I would investigate with the listeners the hidden meaning in the pieces and guide them the way to appreciate music that seems to be incomprehensible. Demonstrations on both good and bad playings are designed to sharpen the critical ears. The additional listening materials are available for enlarging the scope of listening and for the exposure to the different tone color which are indispensable for good music making. I would also share with the listeners some hints on techniques and the concept on good piano playing. In the end of each piece, I will play the entire work myself or pull out the performances by the composers themselves or other distinguished pianists for reference.
This programme is meant to be as entertaining and educational as it can be. Through the 13 episodes, I hope everyone would become an excellent "image consultant" for the exam pieces they choose to play!
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