Muzio Clementi, Piano Sonata, Op. 50, No. 3 “Didone Abbandonata” (Costantino Mastroprimiano)

Muzio Clementi (1752-1832), the “Father of the Piano,” was an Italian-born composer, pianist, teacher, publisher, and even a piano builder. He was highly renowned in his lifetime - in 1781, he famously engaged Mozart in a piano duel before Emperor Joseph II of Austria and did not lose. He composed over 100 piano sonatas. Today’s selection is his very last one.

A Measure of MusicErik SaundersJune 3, 2020Muzio Clementi, Costantino Mastroprimiano