Muzio Clementi saw the piano evolve from relative fragility in the 18th century to it's dominance at the beginning of the Romantic era- his influence in developing the instrument's virtuosic possibilities cannot be overstated. These works embrace this progression, illustrating Clementi's earlier Classical style in the Sonata, Op. 1, No. 3, introducing more scintillating virtuosity in Op. 8, No. 2, and taking us to the dramatic final sonatas including Op. 50, No. 3, which narrates the story of Dido, Queen of Carthage. Sadro de Palma was born in Naples, and made his recital debut at the age of nine. At the age of sixteen, he made his debut recording of works by Liszt, and participated in the premiere recording of Clementi's Gradus ad Parnassum for Fonit Cetra- a recording which won the 20th Italian Critics Award. He has performed at prestigious venues and festivals around the world with some of the greatest artists and ensembles including Andrea Bocelli, Donato Renzetti, Yuri Temirkanov, Boris Belkin, and others.

Tracklist:

Piano Sonata In G Minor, Op. 50 No. 3 "Didone Abbandonata": I. Introduzione. Largo Patetico E Sostenuto - II. Allegro
Piano Sonata In G Minor, Op. 50 No. 3 "Didone Abbandonata": III. Adagio Dolente
Piano Sonata In G Minor, Op. 50 No. 3 "Didone Abbandonata": IV. Allegro Agitato E Con Disperazione
Piano Sonata In B-Flat Major, Op. 1 No. 3: I. Maestoso
Piano Sonata In B-Flat Major, Op. 1 No. 3: II. Andantino Grazioso
Piano Sonata In E-Flat Major, Op. 8 No. 2: I. Allegro Assai
Piano Sonata In E-Flat Major, Op. 8 No. 2: II. Larghetto Con Espressione
Piano Sonata In E-Flat Major, Op. 8 No. 2: III. Rondo. Allegro
Piano Sonata In D Minor, Op. 50 No. 2: I. Allegro Non Troppo Ma Con Energia
Piano Sonata In D Minor, Op. 50 No. 2: II. Adagio Con Espressione
Piano Sonata In D Minor, Op. 50 No. 2: III. Allegro Con Fuoco, Ma Non Troppo Presto

UPC: 747313388073
Label: Naxos
Release Date: 1.11.19
Format: CD

Clementi / Palma - Keyboard Sonatas (CD)