Clementi: Gradus ad Parnassum, Nos. 37 - 70

by Muzio Clementi

Muzio Clementi (1752--1832) was a famed composer, pianist, pedagogue, conductor, music publisher, editor, and piano manufacturer. Although born in Italy, he spent most of his life in England. In his time, he was known as "the father of the pianoforte," "father of modern piano technique", and "father of Romantic pianistic virtuosity." This collection, Volume 2, contains Clementi's progressive finger studies Nos. 37-70 under the title "Gradus ad Parnassum" (also known as "The Art of Playing the Piano").

107 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 1985

About the author

Muzio Filippo Vincenzo Francesco Saverio Clementi (23 January 1752 – 10 March 1832) was an Italian and British composer, virtuoso pianist, pedagogue, conductor, music publisher, editor, and piano manufacturer who was mostly active in England.

Clementi composed over 100 classical piano sonatas and was among the first to create keyboard works expressly for the capabilities of the piano. He has been called "Father of the Piano".