ABRSM Grades 7-8 . This special collection of intermediate to advanced piano repertoire has been lovingly curated by internationally renowned pianist, Isata Kanneh-Mason. Inspired by her musical journey from childhood prodigy to accomplished performer, and drawing on her championship of female composers and composers of colour, Isata has handpicked a wonderfully diverse melange of music for players to explore. Alongside classical masterpieces such as Clara Schumann s Notturno, players will find repertoire by Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, George Gershwin and Alexander Desplat as well as a stunning new work by Errollyn Wallen. Carefully edited and fingered, Piano Inspiration 2 is ideal both for recreational playing and those seeking own-choice repertoire for ABRSM Performance Grades (Grades 7 ).
12 pieces for intermediate to advanced players, each holding special significance to Isata
A wonderful array of styles, composers and traditions that span four centuries of piano music
An original work by Errollyn Wallen, specially composed for this collection
Ideal for own-choice repertoire selection in ABRSM Performance Grades (Grades 7 )
Pianist Isata Kanneh-Mason is in great demand in the UK and internationally as a soloist and chamber musician. She offers eclectic and interesting repertoire and has performed at many of the world s finest concert venues, including the Royal Albert Hall for her BBC Proms solo debut in 2023. As a Decca recording artist, she entered the UK classical charts at No. 1 with her 2019 album Romance, and has since released Summertime, featuring twentieth-century American repertoire; Muse, a duo album with her brother Sheku; and Childhood Tales, which showcases music inspired by a nostalgia for youth. Isata is recipient of the coveted Leonard Bernstein Award and the Opus Klassik Award for best young artist.
