Muzio Clementi's four surviving mature symphonies were never published in his lifetime and were rescued from neglect through painstaking reconstruction. His sophisticated use of counterpoint can be heard in his treatment of the tune God Save the King in the Third Symphony. Classical poise, drama and eloquence of expression in both works can be traced to the influence of Haydn and Mozart. Clementi's Symphonies Nos. 1 and 2 can be heard on Naxos 8.573071.

Tracklist:

Overture In C Major
Symphony No. 3 In G Major, Woo 34, "Great National Symphony" (Edited By P. Spada): I. Andante Sostenuto - Allegro Con
Symphony No. 3 In G Major, Woo 34, "Great National Symphony" (Edited By P. Spada): II. Andante Un Poco Mosso
Symphony No. 3 In G Major, Woo 34, "Great National Symphony" (Edited By P. Spada): III. Minuetto: Allegretto
Symphony No. 3 In G Major, Woo 34, "Great National Symphony" (Edited By P. Spada): IV. Finale: Vivace
Symphony No. 4 In D Major, Woo 35 (Edited By P. Spada): I. Andante Sostenuto - Allegro Vivace
Symphony No. 4 In D Major, Woo 35 (Edited By P. Spada): II. Andante Cantabile
Symphony No. 4 In D Major, Woo 35 (Edited By P. Spada): III. Minuetto: Allegro Moderato
Symphony No. 4 In D Major, Woo 35 (Edited By P. Spada): IV. Finale: Allegro Vivace

UPC: 747313311279
Label: Naxos
Release Date: 9.24.13
Format: CD

Rome Symphony Orchestra - Symphonies Nos 3 & 4 / Overture in C Major (CD)