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Many years ago, I was introduced to the piano sonatinas of Muzio Clementi

(1752 - 1832: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muzio_Clementi) and learned many of them, having continued to play them some 65+ years hence. Recently, I discovered piano works by Henri Bertini (1798 - 1876: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henri_Bertini) and played through a number of them just for fun. All of this got me to thinking about short, uncomplicated, multi-movement piano compositions that are accessible to pianists without requiring bravura skills or technical wizardry. And so, this little journey has now begun in my life as a composer and, I hope, for the enjoyment of all who hear and/or play them.

—24 May 2020

2 July 2022

Subsequently, I discovered that Clementi had apparently composed some 110 piano sonatinas in his lifetime, thus ever afterwards being hailed "The father of the piano". After composing a half dozen or so myself and enjoying the experience, I thought I would "give him a go". My progress is chronicled below:

17 February 2023 Sonatina No. 156)

23 February 2023 Sonatina No. 156

27 February 2023 Sonatina No. 158

3 August 2023 Sonatina No. 200

11 August 2023 Sonatina No. 207

19 October 2023 Sonatina No. 220

5 January 2024 Sonatina No. 236

26 January 2024 Sonatina No. 246

3 February 2024 Sonatina No. 250

12 February 2024 Sonatina No. 253

3 March 2024 Sonatina No. 262

4 May 2024 Sonatina No. 285