Muzio Clementi ： Two sonatas No.2 in B-Dur Op.24-2

This sonata offers Clementi’s Classical sense of balance and clear writing that makes full use of the piano’s capabilities. In the first movement, the elegantly shaped exchange of phrases and lively passagework should be carried forward with even, well-defined notes. In the following slow movement, carefully convey the breathing of the melody and the changing harmonies, keeping the ornaments integrated with rather than detached from the main line. In the finale, preserve the character of the recurring theme while making the driving rhythm clear. Throughout, attention to balance between the hands, the treatment of phrase endings, and a tempo that does not rush will bring out the transparent sonority and engaging conversational quality.