Muzio Clementi

This excerpt from Clementi's piano work powerfully portrays the tragic tale of Dido, abandoned by her lover Aeneas, inspired by an opera of the same name. The slow tempo unfolds with deep emotion and pathos. The expressive and poignant melody, often carried by the piano, evokes solemnity and melancholy. The stumbling, slow waltz-like rhythm reflects the grief of Dido, who kills herself after Aeneas' departure. The piece also suits the lament of someone intoxicated, inspiring our new title.

This ghostly piece will have you mesmerised with its resonance and improvisatory nature that evokes a haunting image. Although it was written by Italian-British composer Clementi, there are precursors to style of the much-loved composer German Romantic composer Beethoven.