Piano Sonata in E flat major, Op 23 No 1 (Clementi)
from Clementi: The Complete Piano Sonatas, Vol. 3 (CDA67729)
1 Allegro molto [5'14]
2 Rondeau: Vivace [3'06]
8 minutes 20 seconds 2 tracks
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