🇮🇹Muzio Clementi ： Gradus ad Parnassum No.39 Pathetic Scene in c-moll Op.44-39

This expressive study from Clementi’s Gradus ad Parnassum conveys the tragic mood suggested by its title through the contrast between a singing melody, harmonies that heighten tension, and finely moving figures. Listen for the transitions between passages in which the melody comes to the fore and those supported by flowing motion in the notes. In performance, the melody should be brought out clearly while the accompaniment and ornamental notes remain light and well organized. Careful attention to dynamic range and breathing gives the dramatic flow greater life. Avoid rushing, and shape the climaxes of phrases while making effective use of rests. Beyond technical accuracy, the piece calls for careful communication of the emotional changes from one passage to the next.