In the 1780s, London's musical scene, where Clementi was a regular performer of his own sonatas, was more vibrant and varied than any other city's.
Composer Biography
Muzio Clementi, born in Rome in 1752, moved to England at age thirteen and settled in London in 1774 to pursue a career as a freelance musician.
Recording & Production
This album is the fifth, and penultimate, volume in a complete chronological survey of Clementi's piano sonatas performed by Howard Shelley.
Composer Biography
From 1785 to 1802, Clementi achieved great eminence in London as a composer, pianist, teacher, music publisher, and instrument manufacturer.
Critical Reception
Newspapers in London and Paris began referring to Clementi with the diminutive 'Clementini,' and his career suffered when Joseph Haydn visited London for four concert seasons.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Clementi's Sonatinas Op. 36 are his best-known works, intended for less advanced pupils, and are still widely used by beginner pianists today.
Notable Performances
During his first tour, Clementi performed in Vienna where Emperor Joseph II staged a celebrated contest between him and Mozart in 1781.
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