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Clementi's Legacy

Donald sums up Clementi's achievements and hears from his great-great-great grandson how the Clementi name continues to be associated with music through Finchcocks Musical Museum.

By the time of his death in 1832, Muzio Clementi was an influential figure on the London musical scene and a founding member of what's now known as the Royal Philharmonic Society. In conclusion, Donald Macleod sums up the composer's diverse achievements and discovers from Clementi's great great great grandson how the Clementi name continues to be associated with music through Finchcocks Musical Museum.

Prelude I (alla Clementi)
Howard Shelley (piano)
Hyperion CDA 67850
CD2 Track 30

Capriccio in C major, Op. 47 no. 2
Howard Shelley (piano)
Hyperion CDA 67850
CD1 Tracks 7 to 9

Symphony no. 4 in D major
Philharmonia Orchestra
Claudio Scimone (conductor)
Erato 4509-92191-2
CD2 Tracks 5 to 8.

1 hour

Last on

Fri 21 Sep 2012 18:30

Music Played

  • Muzio Clementi

    Prelude I (alla Clementi)

    Performer: Howard SHELLEY - Piano

  • Muzio Clementi

    Capriccio in C major Op.47`2 for piano [1821]

    Performer: Howard SHELLEY - Piano

    • Hyperion.
    • CDA67850.
  • Muzio Clementi

    Symphony no. 4 in D major WO.35, compl. Pietro Spada

    Conductor: Claudio SCIMONE Performer: Philharmonia Orchestra

    • ERATO.
    • 4509-92191-2.

Broadcasts

  • Fri 21 Sep 2012 12:00
  • Fri 21 Sep 2012 18:30

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