Composer: Muzio Clementi
Performer: Bruno Canino
Orchestra: Orchestra Sinfonica di Roma
Conductor: Francesco La Vecchia
Format: FLAC (tracks)
Label: Naxos
Release: 2014
Size: 988 MB
Recovery: +3%
Scan: cover
Piano Concerto in C Major (1796)
01. I. Allegro con spirito
02. II. Adagio e cantabile, con grande espressione
03. III. Presto
04. Minuetto pastorale in D Major, WoO 36
Symphony in B flat Op. 18 No. 1 (Op. 44 No. 1), revised Fasano
05. I. Allegro assai
06. II. Un poco adagio
07. III. Minuetto. Allegretto – Trio
08. IV. Allegro assai
Symphony in D, Op. 18 No. 2 (Op. 44 No. 2), revised Fasano
09. I. Grave – Allegro assai
10. II. Andante
11. III. Minuetto un poco allegro e trio
12. IV. Allegro assai
Recorded: 2012
Recording Venue: Auditorium Conciliazione, Rome, Italy
These four works are among the few surviving examples of Muzio Clementi’s early orchestral music. The two Symphonies, Op. 18 follow Classical models but are full of the surprise modulations and dynamic contrasts to be found in his piano sonatas. The Piano Concerto has a dazzling solo part and some delightful orchestral touches.