Clementi, M.: Keyboard Sonatas With Accompanying Flute
7/1/1999, 15 Tracks, 1:05:43
Featuring
Andrea Coen
Laura Pontecorvo
Muzio Clementi
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Composer Biography
Clementi became one of the most renowned pianists of his era and, like other virtuosos, explored the technical and expressive resources of his instrument more than anyone before him.
Recording & Production
The sonatas on this album are performed on period instruments: a recently restored Broadwood fortepiano from the early 19th century and a copy of a Grenser flute from 1801.
Performer Biography
Andrea Coen, the fortepiano performer, and Laura Pontecorvo, the flute performer, dedicated this album to Vittorio Nicolucci, president of 415 - ASSOCIAZIONE PER LA MUSICA E LA DANZA ANTICHE.
Historical Context
The sonata for harpsichord or fortepiano with violin or flute accompaniment was very popular in the second half of the 18th century, cultivated by composers like J.C. Bach, Mozart, and Muzio Clementi.
Compositional Technique
Clementi's early sonatas, such as those on this album, typically feature brilliant writing for the keyboard, while the flute parts are simpler and often serve as accompaniment.
Composer Biography
Muzio Clementi, born in Rome in 1752, developed his talent mostly abroad, moving to England as a child under the patronage of Sir Peter Beckford.
Composition History
The seven sonatas on this album are mostly early works by Clementi, written when he was trying to gain recognition in the English publishing market.
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