A Tale of Winter by Catherine Wilson is a collection of four Grade 4-5 / Intermediate winter themed piano solos. 
 
Frozen Mistletoe by Catherine Wilson is stoic, determined and has an optimistic feel.  
 
The open fifths create an oldy-worldy feel while the sparse melody is interspersed with bursts of movement that build towards the Tierce de Picardie at the end that hints that perhaps the mistletoe has thawed!
 
Instrument: Piano Solo
 
Approximate difficulty level: Grade 4 - 5 / Intermediate
 
Key: D natural minor
 
Time signature: 4/4
 
Features: Hand crossing, chords in 3rds, open fifths
 
Focus: To work on finger strength, spatial awareness, intervallic recognition
 
Berries of Wintergreen by Catherine Wilson is mystical, peaceful and has a wintry feel.  
 
The 3, 2, 3 phrasing of the quavers / eighth-notes and the spread / arpeggiated chords both help build intrigue.
 
Instrument: Piano Solo
 
Approximate difficulty level: Grade 4 - 5 / Intermediate
 
Key: E natural minor
 
Time signature: 4/4
 
Features: Spread / arpeggiated chords, intervals of 5ths and 6ths, riff-like motifs
 
Focus: To work on chord placement, intervallic recognition, coordination
 
Guiding Star by Catherine Wilson is thoughtful, mysterious and poignant.  
 
The haunting melody flows over the ostinato style left hand, while the part-playing suggests the guide and the one being guided along their journey.
 
Instrument: Piano Solo
 
Approximate difficulty level: Grade 4 - 5 / Intermediate
 
Key: E minor
 
Time signature: 3/4
 
Features: Variety of left hand ostinato-style patterns, lyrical right hand melody interspersed with chords, part-playing
 
Focus: To work on finger strength and dexterity, explore expressive playing, build stamina
 
Snowfall Over the Sleeping Village is peaceful, enchanting and has a mesmerizing feel.
 
The ostinato style left hand creates a hypnotic feel of snow falling while the right hand minimalist style motifs sparkle over the top.
 
Instrument: Piano Solo
 
Approximate difficulty level: Grade 5 - 6 / Advanced Intermediate
 
Key: C Major
 
Time signature: 6/8
 
Features: Repetition, chords in 3rds, semiquaver / sixteenth note flurries
 
Focus: To work on stamina, chord placement, evenness of tone
 
Total number of pages in book: 20