Nine pieces from Lists A, B and C of the syllabus
Varied repertoire from a range of genres and styles, alongside specially commissioned original pieces
Helpful footnotes and, for those preparing for exams, useful syllabus information
Links from each piece to online content, featuring inspiring video performances and learning resources
Highlights include Nocturne in E minor by Chopin and Waltz Caprice by Iris de Cairos-Rego
SHEET MUSIC
- Allegro (1st movt from Italian Concerto, BWV 971) [J. S. Bach]
- Rondo (3rd movt from Sonata in C minor, ‘Grande Sonate pathétique’, Op. 13) [Beethoven]
- Fugue (No. 2 from Le tombeau de Couperin) [Ravel]
- Rosemary (No. 2 from Three Sketches, H. 68) [Bridge]
- Nocturne in E minor, Op. 72 No. 1 [Chopin]
- Offering of Intimacy (No. 1 from Two Preludes, Op. 4) [Jian’er An]
- Waltz Caprice [Cairos-Rego]
- Footprints in the Sand (from Dreamland) [Alexis Ffrench]
- Winterley [Gwilym Simcock]
Syllabus Matches
Piano 2027 & 2028 exam pieces: Grade 8
Covers 2 syllabus matches
Piano 2027 & 2028 practical and performance grade 8
For exams from 1 January 2027. Candidates may use the 2025 & 2026 syllabus until 31 December 2027; keep the requirements within one syllabus.
Listed Pieces
Grade 8 A1 · Allegro (1st movt from Italian Concerto, BWV 971)
Grade 8 A2 · Rondo (3rd movt from Sonata in C minor, ‘Grande Sonate pathétique’, Op. 13)
Grade 8 A3 · Fugue (No. 2 from Le tombeau de Couperin)
Grade 8 B1 · Rosemary (No. 2 from Three Sketches, H. 68)
Grade 8 B2 · Nocturne in E minor, Op. 72 No. 1
Grade 8 B3 · An Offering of Intimacy (No. 1 from Two Preludes, Op. 4)
Grade 8 C1 · Waltz Caprice
Grade 8 C2 · Footprints in the Sand (from Dreamland)
Grade 8 C3 · Winterley
