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cuberdrift

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What is enjoyable about Clementi?

on: June 01, 2012, 02:24:22 AM

What do you usually feel or think about when playing his works? What is the general "mood" of his style?

I heard Mozart called him a "mechanicus", and this had at least some reason. I enjoy Mozart's modulations better.

Any ideas?

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j_menz

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Re: What is enjoyable about Clementi?

Reply #1 on: June 01, 2012, 03:18:53 AM

I rather like Clementi. Actually Mozart did too, that quote comes from a competition they had. Beethoven was a big fan.

Clementi is a bit different to Mozart. Whereas Mozart could produce wonderful music from simple ideas carried out (relatively) simply, Clementi was more inclined to complexity. It's great for your technique, and also highly enjoyable to play.

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Re: What is enjoyable about Clementi?

Reply #2 on: June 01, 2012, 03:27:17 AM

Quote from: cuberdrift on June 01, 2012, 02:24:22 AM

What is enjoyable about Clementi?

Clementi is OK; a bit underrated by most established pianists.
P.S.: Mozart's remark about Clementi probably refers to the technical legato the latter developed, which was considered bad taste at that time.

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