Clementi’s influence on pianists has proved enduring, whether through his compositions, books of instruction, or the introduction of new levels of virtuosity on the pianoforte. The variations on The Sprig of Shillelah from 1777 is based on the notorious English traditional song The Black Joke. Clementi revised the piece 47 years later with the suggestion that it should accompany a text by Edward Lysaght with less salacious subject matter. This digital single complements Piano Jewels (8.574233), an album of world premiere recordings of Clementi’s piano music.