Piano Sonata in F sharp minor, Op 25 No 5 (Clementi)
from Clementi: The Complete Piano Sonatas, Vol. 4 (CDA67738)
1 Più tosto allegro con espressione [5'18]
2 Lento e patetico [3'32]
3 Presto [3'58]
12 minutes 48 seconds 3 tracks
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