Scarlatti, alexandre tharaud plays scarlatti, virgin classics, 2011 franz schubert, moments musicaux, sonatas d. Alexandre tharaud s followup to last years journal intime of chopin pieces finds him tackling the earlier, more decorative sonatas of domenico scarlatti, one of chopins guilty pleasures. Alexandre tharaud plays scarlatti alexandre tharaud songs. Alexandre tharaud plays scarlatti alexandre tharaud. He is active on the concert stage and has released a large and diverse discography. Alexandre tharaud, one of the most soughtafter performers of scarlattis music, presents a selection of the composers sonatas in a recital at the verbier festival. Alexandre tharaud, entre scarlatti et mozart le devoir.
Alexandre tharaud scarlatti, sonatas album available on. His latest album, featuring beethovens three final sonatas, was released in october 2018. I like all the beethoven sonatas and they have been with me since. Scarlatti sonatas tharaud virgin classics 50999 64201603 rbe. Today, pianists, harpsichordists and even accordionists still cant get enough. See all 7 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. He was extremely influential in the development of keyboard music, especially in spain, portugal and england, through his highly idiosyncratic and individual style. Alexandre tharaud brings a touch of flamenco to these wildly imaginative scarlatti sonatas.
Tharauds performance is thrilling surefingered, accurate, faithful to the score. Ralph kirkpatricks catalog of domenico scarlattis keyboard. Alexandre tharaud, one of the most soughtafter performers of scarlattis music, presents a selection of the composers sonatas in a recital at the. In a career spanning 25 years, alexandre tharaud has become a unique. Alessandro longos catalog of domenico scarlattis keyboard. When he died in madrid, scarlatti left this treasury of manuscripts, which were largely unplayed beyond spain and portugal until pianist carl czerny published a selection of the sonatas in 1839. Alexandre tharaud plays scarlatti by alexandre tharaud. With music streaming on deezer you can discover more than 56 million tracks, create your own playlists.
Domenico scarlattis 550 sonatas are a monument of the harpsichord literature. Domenico scarlatti, who was one of the prominent composers active in the baroque era, wrote this piece titled sonatak. Tharaud brings all of the resources of the modern grand piano to scarlatti s music and is unapologetically pianistic in his approach. What is so rewarding about talking to alexandre is that you get a better.
Sonata in d minor k64l58 domenico scarlatti was an italian composer. Scarlatti sonata in a, k322, l483 free pdf or tab by bradford werner october 18, 2015 sonata in a major, k. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Domenico scarlatti, italian composer noted particularly for his 555 keyboard sonatas, which substantially expanded the technical and musical possibilities of the harpsichord. Domenico, the son of the famous composer of vocal music alessandro scarlatti, was. They have chosen works that lie at the heart of the romantic repertoire.
Piano concertos bwv1052, 1054, 1056, 1058, 1065 2011. About domenico scarlatti domenico scarlatti october 26, 1685 july 23, 1757 was an italian composer of the baroque era. This lists the sonatas for solo keyboard originally intended for harpsichord, clavichord, or fortepiano by domenico scarlatti. Haskil left a recording of 11 scarlatti sonatas including the glorious c major sonata k2 which tharaud commits to disc here.
May 30, 2011 alexandre tharaud succeeds admirably with a judicious mix of the many sides of scarlattis character, presenting 18 sonatas with a particular emphasis on the composers melodic gifts, so often overshadowed by his fascinating harmonic and motivic innovations. Aug 28, 2014 three centuries ago, domenico scarlatti churned out 555 keyboard sonatas. Tharaud brings all of the resources of the modern grand piano to scarlattis music and is unapologetically pianistic in his approach. Free scores by domenico scarlatti at the international music score library project imslp. Alexandre tharaud, scarlatti plays scarlatti 2011, cd. Alexandre tharaud, now one of the most soughtafter performers of scarlatti s music, plays a collection of sonatas by the composer. What scarlatti is most prominently remembered for are the 556 short keyboard sonatas originally labelled essercizi exercises. Alexandre tharaud records beethoven for the first time. Digital booklet music of the baroque era bach keyboard concertos and scarlatti sonatas already features in the eclectic erato catalogue of the french pianist alexandre tharaud. Sonata in a minor k3l378 domenico scarlatti was an italian composer who spent much of his life in. In modern performance the sonatas are sometimes performed on the piano scarlatti, though born in naples, spent nearly 40 years with the royal courts in the iberian peninsula, first with the portuguese royal family, then in spain. Alexandre tharaud, alexandre tharaud plays scarlatti. In a career spanning 25 years, alexandre tharaud has become a unique figure in the classical music.
Explore releases from alexandre tharaud at discogs. Scarlatti, alexandre tharaud plays scarlatti, virgin classics, 2011. Scarlatti keyboard sonatas works by scarlatti britannica. Notes these files are part of the werner icking music collection. On this sonically exquisite recording, refined pianist alexandre tharaud performs a gorgeous piano recital exploring several sonatas by composer, scarlatti. Poulenc, survey of the chamber music sextet, sonatas with piano for oboe, flute, violin, clarinet. Work writers artists iswc type lyrics languages attributes rating. In modern performance the sonatas are sometimes performed on the piano. Concert alexandre tharaud plays scarlattis sonatas. Scarlatti sonatas tharaud virgin classics 50999 64201603.
Giuseppe domenico scarlatti was an italian composer. Andras schiff, yevgeny sudbin, alexandre tharaud, joyce yang amongst others listening archive there are also many historical recordings worthy of a listen including those by emil gilels, vladimir horowitz, dinu lipatti, peter katin, arturo benedetti. Alexandre tharaud s 2011 album of domenico scarlatti s keyboard sonatas may serve as a reasonable introduction for newcomers to this music, but listeners who have more experience with these distinctive pieces will look elsewhere for a satisfying version. Biographies of domenico scarlatti and antonio soler domenico scarlatti domenico scarlatti was born in naples on 26 october, 1685 as the sixth child of alessandro scarlatti and antonia anzalone, in the same year alessandro scarlatti was appointed as maestro di cappella at the spanish viceroy of naples kirkpatrick, 1953. Tharaud follows a long line of pianists who have interpreted the sonatas by way of the modern piano, and like many of his predecessors, he.
Piano sheet music to print immediately or to view in mobile devices. In 2011, while alexandre tharaud has just released a disc dedicated to scarlatti s sonatas, the critics are unanimous. His older brother pietro filippo was also a musician scarlatti first studied music under his father. The characteristics of these sonatas are examined alongside the. Scarlatti keyboard sonatas, group of 555 sonatas for harpsichord by domenico scarlatti, dating from the early 18th century. Scarlatti sonata in a, k322, l483 free pdf sheet music. As27 the best scarlatti sonatas the musical intention. Sonata in a minor k3 l378 domenico scarlatti was an italian composer who spent much of his life in the service of the portuguese and spanish royal families. Domenico scarlatti sonata in a minor k3 alexandre tharaud. Squirreled away in the relative solitude of the royal courts of portugal and spain, domenico scarlatti 16851757 turned from the public world of opera championed. Sonatas, executed with precision and technical assurance. List of solo keyboard sonatas by domenico scarlatti.
The plentymusic scarlatti challenge listen to other keyboard sonatas by the composer and nominate up to five sonatas to be added and possibly five sonatas to be removed from the current prepared list. Three centuries ago, domenico scarlatti churned out 555 keyboard sonatas. Muzio clementi brought scarlattis sonatas into the classical style by editing what is known to be its first publication. Domenico scarlatti was born in naples, kingdom of naples, belonging to the spanish crown. With music streaming on deezer you can discover more than 56 million tracks, create your own playlists, and share your favourite tracks with your friends. Scarlatti, though born in naples, spent nearly 40 years with the royal courts in the iberian peninsula. Domenico, the son of the famous composer of vocal music alessandro scarlatti, was born in the same year as j. A comparison of the keyboard sonatas of domenico scarlatti. Goldberg variations 2015 flac tracks 24bit96 khz time 75. This arrangement has a special and necessary violin 2b part, written especially for beginner violinists who have never played in ensembles before. Alexandre tharauds 2011 album of domenico scarlattis keyboard sonatas may serve as a reasonable introduction for newcomers to this music, but listeners who have more experience with these distinctive pieces will look elsewhere for a satisfying version. Pianist alexandre tharaud and cellist jeanguihen queyras are longestablished as a duo team, but this is the first time that queyras has joined tharaud for an erato recording. Note, however, that a few of the works, such as k78, k81 and k88 through k91, are scored for keyboard and a second instrument.
Domenico scarlatti sonata in d minor k64 gavota alexandre. Jan 29, 2011 alexandre tharaud brings a touch of flamenco to these wildly imaginative scarlatti sonatas. This lists the sonatas for solo keyboard originally intended for harpsichord or fortepiano by domenico scarlatti. He was born in 1685, the same year as johann sebastian bach and george frideric handel. He is classified primarily as a baroque composer chronologically, although his music was influential in the development of the classical style and he was one of the few baroque composers to transition into the classical period. I love the extravagance, the sunny glow, the light touch of scarlatti, says french pianist alexandre tharaud, whose second virgin classics release is a collection of the composers captivating and adventurous keyboard sonatas. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from alexandre tharaud at the discogs marketplace. Alexandre tharaud is, for me, this years discovery, now up there with argerich, pollini, gilels, and uchida. Well, not really forbidden, but my teacher would not play anything other than scarlatti and bach. Alexandre tharaud plays domenico scarlatti audio video. By jacob stockinger i have waited many years for the new cd of 18 scarlatti sonatas, played by the young french pianist alexandre tharaud.
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