[Scarlatti] Introducing masterpieces and signature works from his many keyboard compositions!
Domenico Scarlatti, an Italian composer and organist who wrote as many as 555 sonatas for keyboard.
He was a major Baroque composer who revolutionized keyboard technique of his time.
If you study piano, you’ve likely encountered some of his works at least once.
In this article, we’ll introduce some of Scarlatti’s masterpieces and signature pieces.
In the videos, you’ll find not only performances on grand piano but also many on the harpsichord, the keyboard instrument of that era—be sure to enjoy the harpsichord’s distinctive timbre!
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[Scarlatti] Introducing Masterpieces and Signature Keyboard Works from Among His Many Pieces! (21–30)
Sonata in F major, K.107 (L.474)Domenico Scarlatti
Sonata in F major, K.
107 (L.
474): Allegro.
The piano is performed by Evgeni Bozhanov, who was born in Bulgaria.
He has won numerous prizes at international competitions.
In Japan, he has appeared as a soloist with the Hyogo Performing Arts Center Orchestra under the baton of Yutaka Sado.
Sonata in A minor, K. 3 (L. 378), Sonata in A major, K. 208 (L. 238)Domenico Scarlatti
Sonata in A minor, K.
3 (L.
378): Presto; Sonata in A major, K.
208 (L.
238): Adagio e cantabile.
The harpsichord is performed by Cipriana Smărăndescu, who is active in Romania and Italy.
Sonata in D minor, K. 213 (L. 108), Sonata in E major, K. 20 (L. 375)Domenico Scarlatti
Sonata in D minor, K.213 (L.108): Andante; Sonata in E major, K.20 (L.375): Presto.
Performed by the Ukrainian pianist from Kyiv, Anna Fedorova.
Recorded at a Matinée at Casa Mozart.
Sonata in G major, K.91 (L.176)Domenico Scarlatti
Sonata in G major, K.91 (L.176): Largo – Allegro.
Performed by Duo Trekel–Troester: mandolin by Steffen Trekel and guitar by Michael Troester.
From a live performance at Senzoku Gakuen College of Music’s Silver Mountain.
Sonata in D major, K. 430 (L. 463); Sonata in G major, K. 455 (L. 209); Sonata in F minor, K. 238 (L. 27)Domenico Scarlatti
Sonata in D major, K.
430 (L.
463): Tempo di ballo; Sonata in G major, K.
455 (L.
209): Allegro; Sonata in F minor, K.
238 (L.
27): Andante.
Harpsichord performed by Roberto De Regina.
Sonata in C minor, K. 73 (L. 217)Domenico Scarlatti
Sonata in C minor, K.73 (L.217): Allegro – Minuet – Minuet.
Performed by Gabriel Steinfeld (violin) and Luca Purchiaroni (harpsichord).
The video was filmed at the Vallicelliana Library in Rome, Italy.
Sonata in C major, K. 513 (L. S3)Domenico Scarlatti
Sonata in C major (Sonatas in C major) K.513 (L.S3) “Pastorale”: Moderato e molto allegro – Presto.
Performed by the Delirium Musica Ensemble: Juan Portilla, Beatriz Amezúa, Ramiro Morales, Laura Salinas, and Almudena Mielgo.