Neil Crossland - Invidious

Looking for piano exam preparation material that supports steady progression?

Between the Grades is a seven-book piano series designed for students working through ABRSM and Trinity exams from Grade 1 to Grade 8.

Each book includes original piano pieces written to build confidence, strengthen technique, and improve musical fluency and sight-reading.

Perfect for piano teachers and students seeking structured exam support beyond standard repertoire.

Available on Amazon and as digital downloads:
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Neil Crossland

Earthbound Dreams, Op. 74 – Complete
Written in 2025 for the Trident Trio:
Hypnosis
Dark Clouds
Sunset
Pitter Patter
Beneath a Whispered Current (bright and jovial)
From stillness and tension to warmth, movement, and a lively, uplifting conclusion.
First performed at the Harrow Summer Music Festival, Harrow, London, July 2025.
© Neil Crossland 2025

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Neil Crossland

The Pulse of Glass: A Live Journey Through Etude No. 8
Experience Philip Glass’s Etude No. 8 in this live performance by concert pianist and composer Neil Crossland.
Glass’s hypnotic patterns and cascading harmonic shifts unfold with glittering clarity, evolving from quiet introspection into driving, rhythmic intensity. In this performance, Neil highlights the work’s architectural sweep while exploring its expressive undercurrents — the restless momentum, the sudden moments of tenderness, and the luminous harmonic colours that make this etude one of Glass’s most compelling.
Recorded in a single take before a live audience, this rendition captures both the meditative beauty and the virtuosic stamina required by the piece.
If you enjoy contemporary piano music or the minimalist tradition, this is an evocative and immersive journey.

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