Muzio Clementi - Piano Sonatas Book

Muzio Clementi - Piano Sonatas Book

Muzio Clementi (1752–1832) is often referred to as the "father" of piano technique and is recognised as the first composer to fully mature the piano sonata form during the late Classic period. His works were admired by Beethoven, who studied Clementi's sonatas closely. According to the New Grove's Dictionary of Music and Musicians, the "dynamic extremes, propulsive figurations, and octave melodies" found in certain early and middle period Clementi sonatas, such as Op. 7, No. 3 and Op. 13, No. 6, can be seen in Beethoven's early sonatas.

Clementi's influence extended to many pianists and composers, including Herz, Meyerbeer, and Dussek. Although he was neglected for some time, Clementi's piano sonatas are now celebrated for their depth and complexity. This collection, spanning 158 pages, showcases his significant contributions to piano literature and remains an essential part of any pianist's repertoire.

Pieces Include:

"SONATA IN G MINOR, OP. 7, NO. 3"
Allegro con spirito
Cantabile e lento
Presto
"SONATA IN F MINOR, OP. 13, NO. 6 [Op. 14, No. 3]"
Allegro agitato
Largo e sostenuto
Presto
"SONATA IN G MAJOR, OP. 25, NO. 2"
Allegro con brio
Rondo: Un poco allegro
"SONATA IN F-SHARP MINOR, OP. 25, NO. 5 [Op. 26, No. 2]"
Allegro con espressione
Lento e patetico
Presto
"SONATA IN D MAJOR, OP. 25, NO. 6 [Op. 26, No. 3]"
Presto
Un poco andante
Rondo: Assai allegro
"SONATA IN A MAJOR, OP. 33, NO. 1 [Op. 36, No. 1]"
Allegro
Presto
"SONATA IN G MAJOR, Op. 40, NO. 1"
Allegro molto vivace
"Molto Adagio, sostenuto e cantabile"
Allegro (Canone I perpetuo...)
Finale: Presto
"SONATA IN B MINOR, OP. 40, NO. 2"
Molto Adagio e sostenuto-Allegro con fuoco e con espressione
"Largo, mesto e patetico-Allegro"
"SONATA IN D MINOR AND MAJOR, OP. 40, NO. 3"
Molto Adagio-Allegro
Adagio con molta espressione
Allegro non troppo
"SONATA IN G MINOR, OP. 50, NO. 3 ("Didone abbandonata": Scena tragica)"
Introduzione: Largo patetico e sostenuto
"Alegro, ma con espressione"
Adagio dolente
Allegro agitato e con disperazione

AMEB:

Piano / Certificate of Performance / List B

• Sonata in G major Op. 25 No. 2