The Keyboard Sonatas of Domenico Scarlatti and Eighteenth-Century Musical Style
The Keyboard Sonatas of Domenico Scarlatti and Eighteenth-Century Musical Style

Author: W. Dean Sutcliffe

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2008-08-28

Total Pages: 414

ISBN-13: 1139441094

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W. Dean Sutcliffe investigates one of the greatest yet least understood repertories of Western keyboard music: the 555 keyboard sonatas of Domenico Scarlatti. Scarlatti occupies a position of solitary splendour in musical history. The sources of his style are often obscure and his immediate influence is difficult to discern. Further, the lack of hard documentary evidence has hindered musicological activity. Dr Sutcliffe offers not just a thorough reconsideration of the historical factors that have contributed to Scarlatti's position, but also sustained engagement with the music, offering both individual readings and broader commentary of an unprecedented kind. A principal task of this book is to remove the composer from his critical ghetto (however honourable) and redefine his image. In so doing it will reflect on the historiographical difficulties involved in understanding eighteenth-century musical style.

Scarlatti for guitar
Scarlatti for guitar

Author: Domenico Scarlatti

Publisher:

Published: 2008-09

Total Pages: 24

ISBN-13: 9781860969485

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This collection of arrangements for solo guitar is an ideal introduction to Scarlatti's music. The ten varied pieces were carefully chosen for their musical character and technical suitability at intermediate and advanced levels. Core repertoire for Grades 68 of ABRSM's Guitar syllabus. Includes idiomatic adaptations, with original ornamentation.

At the Piano with Scarlatti
At the Piano with Scarlatti

Author: Domenico Scarlatti

Publisher: Alfred Music

Published: 2005-05-03

Total Pages: 68

ISBN-13: 9781457406225

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This edition will assist piano students in achieving a better, more stylistically correct interpretation of Domenico Scarlatti’s piano music. These 16 intermediate to late intermediate level sonatas include dynamics, fingering, articulation and phrasing, realization of ornaments and metronome indications in parentheses. Historical background, performance problems and performance suggestions, including pedaling, are included in the "About Each Sonata" section.

Selected Sonatas
Selected Sonatas

Author: Domenico Scarlatti

Publisher: Alfred Music

Published: 2005-05-03

Total Pages: 68

ISBN-13: 9781457406218

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Compiled for intermediate to early-advanced pianists, this edition includes biographical information on Scarlatti, performance notes by the editor and composer, explanations of ornamentations, and a discussion on the influence of Spanish folk music on Scarlatti's works.

The Graded Scarlatti
The Graded Scarlatti

Author: Domenico Scarlatti

Publisher: Alfred Music

Published: 1996-08-01

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 9781457463426

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The editor has chosen 40 keyboard sonatas from the more than 500 written by Domenico Scarlatti. These serve as a progressive initiation into Scarlatti's keyboard artistry. The sonatas generally follow the simple structure of a single movement divided into two symmetrical refrains, as in the pre-classical dance suites. Embellishments are written in regular note values for ease of playing, and dynamic indications, which were sparse for the harpsichord, are added for the modern piano. Fingerings are included as a suggested guide.