Muzio Clementi: Sonatina Op. 36 No. 2: Piano: Instrumental Work

Series: Simply Series Category: Piano Collection Format: Book Instrument: Piano Level: Easy Piano Simply Classical is a collection of arias, rondos, sonatina movements, string quartet movements, symphonic themes, and other famous works from the Classical period of music history. These selections have been carefully arranged by Mary K. Sallee for Easy Piano, making them accessible to pianists of all ages. Phrase markings, articulations, fingering, pedaling and dynamics have been included to aid with interpretation, and a large print size makes the notation easy to read. Titles: Ludwig van Beethoven: Ecossaise, from The Ruins of Athens * Für Elise * German Dance, from Twelve German Dances, WoO 13 * Minuet in G Major * Moonlight Sonata * Ode to Joy, from Symphony No. 9 * Rondo a capriccio (“Rage over a Lost Penny”) * Theme from the “Pastoral” Symphony * Turkish March, from The Ruins of Athens * Variations on a Theme from the “Eroica” Symphony Muzio Clementi: Sonatina No. 1 (Allegro), from Six Sonatinas, Op. 36 * Sonatina No. 1 (Andante), from Six Sonatinas, Op. 36 Franz Joseph Haydn: Gypsy Rondo * Theme from the Cello Concerto in D Major * Theme from the “Kaiser” String Quartet * Theme from the “London” Symphony * Theme from the “Surprise” Symphony Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Ein Mädchen oder Weibchen, from The Magic Flute * Eine kleine Nachtmusik (Allegro) * Là ci darem la mano, from Don Giovanni * Laudate Dominum, from Vesperae solennes de confessore * Menuetto, from Don Giovanni * Rondo alla Turca, from Sonata No. 11, K. 331

2 Pianos 4 Hands/Mid-Intermediate Level-Muzio Clementi's Sonatina Op.36 No.6 for two Pianos 4-hands. Mid-intermediate level.

Content: Ludwig van Beethoven: Sonatine (Anh. 5: 1); Sonatine (Anh. 5: 2)Muzio Clementi: Sonatina (Op. 36: 1); Sonatina (Op. 36: 4); Sonatina (Op. 36: 4)Anton Diabelli: Sonatina (Op. 151: 1); Sonatina (Op. 151: 2); Sonatina (Op. 151: 3)Friedrich Kuhlau: Sonatine (Op. 55: 1); Sonatine (Op. 55: 2)

22 Pieces by 15 Composers-Some of the most often taught original piano literature by dozens of master composers of the past has been carefully selected and compiled by difficulty level. The Upper Elementary edition features 21 pieces by 17 composers including: Anonynmous (18th century): Musette from The Notebook for Anna Magdalena Bach ??? Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach: Allegretto scherzando ??? Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach: March from The Notebook for Anna Magdalena Bach ??? Wilhelm Friedemann Bach: Air in A minor ??? B?la Bart?k: Walking from The First Term at the Piano ??? Ludwig van Beethoven: Ecossaise in G Major WoO 23 ??? M?lanie Bonis: Meow! Purr! ??? Muzio Clementi: Sonatina in C Major Op. 36 No. 1 first movement ??? William Duncombe: The Chase ??? Cornelius Gurlitt: To School from The First Lessons Op. 117 No. 4 ??? Cornelius Gurlitt: Cradle Song from The First Lessons Op. 117 No. 17 ??? Georg Frideric Handel: Bour?e in G minor ???Impertinence??? HWV 494 ??? George Frideric Handel: Gavotte in C Major ??? Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Minuet in C Major K.6 ??? Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Minuet in B-flat Major K. 15pp ??? August Eberhard M?ller: The Cuckoo ??? Christian Petzold: Minuet in G from The Notebook for Anna Magdalena Bach ??? Henry Purcell: Minuet in A minor Z. 649 ??? Jean-Philippe Rameau: Menuet en Rondeau ??? Robert Schumann: Melody from Album for the Young ??? Charles Henry Wilton: Amabile from Sonatina in C Major.

Pedagogical in nature these editions offer insightful interpretive suggestions pertinent fingering and historical and stylistic commentary.Muzio Clementi (1752-1832) a renowned Piano teacher in his day is today best-known for this set of six Sonatinas Op. 36. It is a tribute to their inherent musical appeal that after two centuries almost anyone who has studied Piano knows one or more of these small gems. In these short sparkling works all attention is directed to the most basic pianistic concepts: precise phrasing evenness of touch dynamic control and rhythmic vitality.

Clementi's Sonatinas for piano were some of the first Classical piano works to be written in a style distinct from that of the harpsichord. The brightness and clarity of the writing has provided a rich source of piano teaching material ever since.Compiled and edited by Mark Goddard these pieces are between Grades 4-6 in standard.