Composer: Domenico Scarlatti
Performer: Sergio Gallo
Format: FLAC (tracks)
Label: Naxos
Catalogue: 8574374
Release: 2023
Size: 297 MB
Recovery: +3%
Scan: yes
01. Keyboard Sonata in G Minor, Kk. 12
02. Keyboard Sonata in E Minor, Kk. 15
03. Keyboard Sonata in A Minor, Kk. 36
04. Keyboard Sonata in B-Flat Major, Kk. 42
05. Keyboard Sonata in C Minor, Kk. 48
06. Keyboard Sonata in F Major, Kk. 59
07. Keyboard Sonata in G Minor, Kk. 76
08. Keyboard Sonata in C Major, Kk. 86
09. Keyboard Sonata in G Minor, Kk. 88
10. Keyboard Sonata in F Major, Kk. 106
11. Keyboard Sonata in C Minor, Kk. 116
12. Keyboard Sonata in A-Flat Major, Kk. 130
13. Keyboard Sonata in G Major, Kk. 144
14. Keyboard Sonata in G Major, Kk. 152
15. Keyboard Sonata in C Major, Kk. 165
16. Keyboard Sonata in C Major, Kk. 157
17. Keyboard Sonata in B-Flat Major, Kk. 172
18. Keyboard Sonata in B-Flat Major, Kk. 189
19. Keyboard Sonata in D Minor (Attrib. D. Scarlatti)
20. Keyboard Sonata in G Minor “Come ti pare, e piace” (Attrib. D. Scarlatti)
Raccolta musicale di sonate per cembalo solo a cura di G.U. Haffner, Vol. 2
21. Keyboard Sonata No. 5 in C Major (Attrib. D. Scarlatti)
Domenico Scarlatti’s keyboard sonatas are among the most original of the 18th century, especially in their use of often discordant and chromatic harmonies. From the virtuoso Essercizi (K.12 and 15) to the touching cantabile eloquence of the Sonata in G major, K.144, most of the repertoire on this album consists of lesser-known works incorporating elements of dance forms from Spain and Portugal. The last three pieces, attributed to Scarlatti, are especially intriguing. They include a world premiere recording of the colourful Sonata in D minor, and the Sonata No. 5 in C major which ends the programme with a vivid display of musical fireworks.