[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 minor, K.466 (L.118)Domenico Scarlatti
Sonata in F minor, K.
466 (L.
118): Andante moderato.
Performed by the St.
Petersburg–born pianist Evgeny Sudbin, who made his CD debut in 2005 with a collection of Scarlatti sonatas.
This recording is from Sumida Triphony Hall.
Sonata in E minor, K.81 (L.271)Domenico Scarlatti
Sonata in E minor, K.81 (L.271): Grave – Allegro – Grave – Allegro.
Performed by Dorina Frati (mandolin), Sara Bennici (cello), and Daniele Roi (harpsichord).
From a concert at the Church of San Marco in Milan.
[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.