Muzio Clementi (the composer) was not only a virtuoso musician but also active as a publisher and piano manufacturer.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Clementi's music shows a competitive approach, constantly inventing new technical obstacles while simultaneously exploring the piano's expressive potential.
Performer Biography
Maria Clementi (the pianist) graduated with full marks and honors from the 'Giuseppe Verdi' Conservatory in Milan and studied with renowned pianists like Lazar Berman and Boris Petrushansky.
Composer Biography
Clementi was a prolific composer of didactic works, including the impressive 'Gradus ad Parnassum' Op. 44, which contains one hundred studies.
Compositional Technique
Clementi's musical personality combines a natural aptitude for lyricism and an inborn sense of 'drama,' inspired by the Italian tradition.
Composition History
The three sonatas on this album belong to Clementi's central period, the last decade of the 1700s, where he refined his personality and built a bridge to his mature style.
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