Rodolfo Leone - Clementi: Piano Jewels (2022)

Clementi’s influence on pianists has proved enduring, whether through his compositions, books of instruction, or the introduction of new levels of virtuosity on the pianoforte. This album explores a selection of works that have never been recorded, reflecting the variety of his imagination and invention. Mozart heard Clementi perform his Toccata in B flat major and grudgingly admired the Italian’s technical prowess. The Capriccios trace a quarter century of development – the earlier pieces exude cantabile warmth and bravura, while those published in 1821 belong to the new world of Beethoven.
Tracklist
01. Piano Sonata & Toccata, Op. 11: No. 2 in B-Flat Major, Toccata
02. Piano Sontata in D Major, Op. 16 "La chasse": I. Allegro
03. Piano Sontata in D Major, Op. 16 "La chasse": II. Andante vivace
04. Piano Sontata in D Major, Op. 16 "La chasse": III. Allegro assai
05. Capriccio in B-Flat Major, Op. 17
06. 2 Piano Sonatas & 2 Capriccios, Op. 34 (Excerpts): No. 3 in A Major, Capriccio
07. 2 Piano Sonatas & 2 Capriccios, Op. 34 (Excerpts): No. 4 in F Major, Capriccio
08. Capriccio in E Minor, Op. 47 No. 1: I. Adagio - II. Allegro agitato
09. Capriccio in E Minor, Op. 47 No. 1: III. Adagio sostenuto
10. Capriccio in E Minor, Op. 47 No. 1: IV. Allegro vivace
11. Capriccio in C Major, Op. 47 No. 2: I. Adagio sostenuto - II. Allegro con espressione e passione
12. Capriccio in C Major, Op. 47 No. 2: III. Adagio cantabile
13. Capriccio in C Major, Op. 47 No. 2: IV. Allegro vivace