Description
Published in 1821, this set of three piano sonatas comes from the mature late period of Clementi's career. Running over thirteen minutes, it shows greater harmonic and structural sophistication compared to his earlier works, stretching beyond the conventional bounds of Classical style. Carrying its extended structure to completion demands the stamina of an advanced pianist.
Piano sonatas representative of the Classical and Romantic eras, including Beethoven's early works — substantial multi-movement pieces throughout.
About the Composer
Muzio Clementi (1752-1832)
Muzio Clementi was born in Rome and moved to England while still young, building a career in London as a pianist, composer, and instrument manufacturer. Often called the "father of the pianoforte," he wrote the study collection Gradus ad Parnassum and numerous sonatinas that remain staples of piano pedagogy. This site includes 36 of his pieces, including variations on nursery tunes and short works based on themes by Haydn and Mozart.
View all works by Clementi →