Clementi: Keyboard Sonatas, Op. 1, Nos. 1, 2, 4 &
) | Label: NCL Catalog: 8574171 Format: CD Kim, HyeJinA native of Rome, Muzio Clementi was ‘discovered’ by the wealthy Beckford family of Dorset in England, where the foundations for a distinguished international professional career as a composer and performer were laid. Clementi’s legacy to pianists was a significant one, introducing new virtuosity and exploring the possibilities of a recently developed instrument in an ever-changing society. The Op.1sonatas reflect the style of Haydn in the early 1770s, while the Opp.10and 12sonatas convey Clementi’s own dexterity as a pianist, including displays of his signature rapid thirds in both hands.  Price: $21.98 |