Italian composer, Domenico Scarlatti (1685-1757) is well-known for his Keyboard compositions. His 555 Keyboard Sonatas remain ever popular to this day, and it is for this reason that this second volume is indispensable toperformers of the genre. Originally composed for the Harpsichord, Organ or early Pianoforte, the Sonatas display the riveting use of discords and unconventional modulations to remote keys. It is also thought that much ofScarlatti's Keyboard music contains influences of Iberian music, considering that he spent much of his working life in the service of the Spanish and Portuguese royal families. The second volume, comprising Sonatas 53-103,includes the popular and recognised Sonatas in F minor (K. 69) and B minor (K. 87). Bearing in mind that Domenico Scarlatti was a highly competent and popular Keyboard player in his day, so much so that he was employed in the service of two royal families, his Sonatas are composed with much experience, understanding and expertise, creating an essential addition to the repertoire of all Keyboard players of the Baroque genre.
Contents
Scarlatti, D: Keyboard Sonata K53 in D major
Scarlatti, D: Keyboard Sonata K54 in A minor
Scarlatti, D: Keyboard Sonata K55 in G major
Scarlatti, D: Keyboard Sonata K56 in C minor
Scarlatti, D: Keyboard Sonata K57 in B flat major
Scarlatti, D: Keyboard Sonata K58 in C minor
Scarlatti, D: Keyboard Sonata K59 in F major
Scarlatti, D: Keyboard Sonata K60 in G major
Scarlatti, D: Keyboard Sonata K61 in A minor
Scarlatti, D: Keyboard Sonata K62 in A major
Scarlatti, D: Keyboard Sonata K63 in G major
Scarlatti, D: Keyboard Sonata K64 in D minor: Gavota
Scarlatti, D: Keyboard Sonata K65 in A major
Scarlatti, D: Keyboard Sonata K66 in B flat major
Scarlatti, D: Keyboard Sonata K67 in F sharp minor