The 1804 Clementi is one of the most original and well preserved Clementi square pianos in the world. It is a jewel. It is interesting that Clementi took over Longman and Broderip and we have that continuity in our collection. Clementi was regarded in his era as the Father of the Pianoforte because not only was he a gifted concert pianist, but he was also a most successful composer, publisher, and instrument maker as well. Clementi, unlike Salieri who lost to Mozart in a competition, was considered to be a major virtuoso in Europe at the turn of the 18th. century and his competition with Mozart was deemed a draw! The Clementi square is part of Steve Greenstein's private collection. Steve explains that “these pianos have no metal structural support or harp or metal plate, which made them very fragile and in need of frequent tuning. Their tone is quite gentle and low.”

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