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Performed by Danielle Laval, Clementi’s “Gradus Ad Parnassum: Complete Piano Studies” includes various pieces in different keys. Some notable pieces are the four pieces in F major, the two pieces in B-flat major, the two pieces in D major, the suite in A major, the suite in C major, and the two pieces in C major.


Muzio Clementi

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About the composer…

Black and white portrait of composer Muzio Clementi Muzio Clementi was an Italian composer and pianist celebrated for his influential contributions to classical music. Born in Rome, he exhibited prodigious musical talent early in life. Clementi is often hailed as the “Father of the Piano” due to his pivotal role in the development of piano music and technique during the Classical era. His piano sonatas, characterized by structured forms and technical challenges, were groundbreaking. Beyond his compositions, Clementi was a successful music publisher and established a renowned piano manufacturing company in London. His legacy endures through his music, which continues to be performed and studied, and his influence on the evolution of Western classical piano repertoire and performance practice.

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