Piano Sonata in C major, Op 33 No 3 (Clementi)
from Clementi: The Complete Piano Sonatas, Vol. 4 (CDA67738)
1 Allegro spirito [8'40]
2 Adagio e cantabile con grand' espressione [4'25]
3 Presto [5'07]
18 minutes 12 seconds 3 tracks
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