27 2023

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.

Much to our good fortune, Mozart composed a number of concertos for piano and orchestra throughout his life, every page of which reads like a ‘unique and privileged’ musical entry in his personal diary. His compositional talents elevated these concertos to an unrivalled perfection.

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