Description
Published in 1820, this is a large-scale piano sonata from Clementi's final years. Lasting nearly twenty-four minutes with over 13,000 notes, it stands out as one of his most expansive works. Across its extended movements, it combines harmonic depth with technical breadth, reaching beyond the conventional Classical framework, and represents a substantial undertaking for advanced pianists.
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.
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