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Italian composer, virtuoso pianist, pedagogue, conductor, music publisher, and piano manufacturer. Revered as the 'Father of the Piano' for his foundational contributions to piano technique and composition.Born in Rome, Clementi displayed prodigious musical talent by age 7.At 14, he was brought to England by wealthy patron Peter Beckford for intensive musical training.Gained fame as a performer, notably competing against Mozart in a 1781 keyboard duel before Emperor Joseph II.Founded Clementi...