Scarlatti Sonatas

[JHC]

Anyone here a fan of Scarlatti ??

Madam Comparone Plays Scarlatti

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71iUAFFQ8ik&feature=related

[Contratrombone64]

I assume you mean Domenico? Yes, I'm a big fan. His sonatas are just gorgeous, some of them even quite playable for a rank amateur.

[JHC]

David, Yes I was referring to The Domenico Scaratti, the use of scales seem predominant

[Dorsetmike]

Excellent Colin, first time I noticed Scarlatti was way back on one of Walter/Wendy Carlos' synthesizer albums.

Since then I've listened and liked a lot of Scarlatti Sonatas, especially when played on Harpsichord.

First time I've seen a Harpsichord played standing, obviously necessary given the keyboard height, is this common or a Comparone thing?

15 downloadable here for $5.99

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[Contratrombone64]

I wonder or Lars, Jonesey or others have ever used them as part of their church service music?

[JHC]

First time I've seen a Harpsichord played standing, obviously necessary given the keyboard height, is this common or a Comparone thing?

I did a quick search and it seems as if she does it a lot, perhaps she has a sore ......
http://selfabsorbedboomer.blogspot.c...s-chamber.html

I have a 2CD set of his sonatas by Pletnev superb playing and I actually prefer piano.

[Corno Dolce]

Scarlatti is a nice way to warm up before tackling Rachmaninoff.