Muzio Clementi ： Three sonatas for the piano forte No.1 in C-Dur Op.37-1

The first of Clementi’s Three Sonatas for the Pianoforte, Op. 37, this is a bright and poised work in C major. It is laid out in three movements, whose highlights include the lively thematic development of the first movement, the calm and lyrical expression of the second, and the light-footed motion of the finale. Throughout, the work is distinguished by Classical clarity of phrasing and a well-balanced design. In performance, careful separation of melody and accompaniment is essential, as is shaping ornaments and delicate passagework with clarity rather than rushing them.