[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 masterworks and signature pieces from among his many keyboard compositions! (31–40)
Sonata in E major, K.531 (L.430), Sonata in G major, K.547 (L.S28)Domenico Scarlatti
Sonata in E major, K.531 (L.430): Allegro; Sonata in G major, K.547 (L.S28): Allegro.
Performed by the La Vita Williams Guitar Duo: Brett Williams and Giacomo.
Recorded at New York’s Riverside Church.
Sonata in A-flat major, K.127 (L.186), Sonata in C major, K.159 (L.104)Domenico Scarlatti
Sonata in A-flat major, K.
127 (L.
186): Allegro; Sonata in C major, K.
159 (L.
104): Allegro.
Pianist: Erin Lee’s first solo recital.
She will open the program with Scarlatti’s sonatas.
Sonata in D minor, K. 88 (L. 36)Domenico Scarlatti
Sonata in G minor, K.
88 (L.
36): Grave – Andante – Moderato – Allegro.
Mandolin: Mauro Squillante; Cello: Leonardo Massa; Harpsichord: Luca Guglielmi.
The footage appears to be a performance in a church.
Concerto Grosso No. 5 in D minorDomenico Scarlatti
Concerto grosso No.
5 in D minor: I.
Largo, II.
Allegro, III.
Andante moderato, IV.
Allegro.
Performed by Orchestra del Sol.
Ensemble of 21 players on violin, viola, cello, and double bass.
Conducted by Mr.
Frédéric Oller.
Sonata in D minor, K. 89 (L. 211)Domenico Scarlatti
Sonata in D minor, K.
89 (L.
211): Allegro – Grave – Allegro.
Performed by Guillermo Peñalver, flute; Pablo Prieto, violin; Guillermo Turina, cello; and Silvia Márquez, harpsichord.
Sonata in D minor, K. 90 (L. 106)Domenico Scarlatti
Sonata in D minor, K.
90 (L.
106): Grave – Allegro.
Performed on two harpsichords by Isabel Calado from Portugal and Michio Obara.
The footage is from the “Collab on Clav” concert at the Noir Accordé Music Art Salon in Toyonaka, Osaka.
Sonata in D major, K. 177 (L. 364), Sonata in D major, K. 178 (L. 162)Domenico Scarlatti
Sonata in D major, K.
177 (L.
364): Andante; Sonata in D major, K.
178 (L.
162): Vivo.
The guitar performance is by Eliot Fisk from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
Recorded in Salzburg.
Sonata in D minor, K. 18 (L. 416), Sonata in C major, K. 132 (L. 457), Sonata in A minor, K. 175 (L. 429)Domenico Scarlatti
Sonata in D minor, K.
18 (L.
416): Presto; Sonata in C major, K.
132 (L.
457): Cantabile; Sonata in A minor, K.
175 (L.
429): Allegro.
Piano: Kadri-Ann Sumera.
Recorded at the University of Tartu Hall.
Sonata in D major, K.119 (L.415)Domenico Scarlatti
Sonata in D major, K.119 (L.415): Allegro.
Performed by Slovenian pianist Irena Koblar, who made her debut with the Slovenian Philharmonic Orchestra at the age of 12.
She has won numerous awards at piano competitions both in Slovenia and abroad.
Sonata in C minor, K. 11 (L. 352); Sonata in G major, K. 144Domenico Scarlatti
Sonata in C minor (K.
11, L.
352): Allegro, and Sonata in G major (K.
144): Cantabile.
The performer is the Brazilian-born guitarist Fábio Zanon, who has won numerous guitar competitions and made his concert debut at the age of 16.
In conclusion
We’ve introduced some of Scarlatti’s famous and representative pieces. Even among sonatas, each one has a completely different character, so you never get bored listening, do you? Did you enjoy the sound of the harpsichord as well? There are many more works, so please be sure to give them a listen!