Scarlatti: Sonatas
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Published 2022-07-12
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Composer: Domenico Scarlatti
Artist: Wolfram Schmitt-Leonardy (piano)
‘An eagle whose wings are grown,’ according to his father Alessandro, the young Scarlatti left his native Naples for Venice, ‘escorted only by his own ability.’ By his early 20s he had already held audiences in thrall with an ability at the harpsichord which was deemed almost supernatural. There is assuredly the most prodigal imagination at work, as well as an extraordinarily sophisticated keyboard technique, in the 555 surviving keyboard sonatas which fuse Italianate cantabile and counterpoint with vivid Hispanic imagery: folksong, castanets, military trumpets and strumming guitars.
All these qualities can be enjoyed in Wolfram Schmitt-Leonardy’s selection of 17 sonatas. Several of them are taken from the collection of Kk1-30 (in the catalogue produced by Ralph Kirkpatrick) which comes down to us as the earliest source of the sonatas in print, published shortly before he moved to Lisbon, thence to Madrid and around the royal courts of Spain, in the service of the princess who would become the Queen of Spain. Her patronage afforded Scarlatti the time and resources to evolve a highly personal style, full of eccentricity and flights of fancy.
Hardly less than Bach, these sonatas have become for many pianists a proving ground for their own technique and imagination, rewarding an improvisatory response to their flamboyant effects. However, Schmitt-Leonardy also features several of the composer’s most poetic and reflective sonatas such as the ‘Aria’ Kk 29 and the melancholy soliloquy of Kk 208.
German pianist Wolfram Schmitt-Leonardy is one of the leading pianists of his generation. His concert activities and CD recordings mark him as an extremely intelligent musician with the heart in the right place, his immense technical powers almost being taken for granted. Wolfram Schmitt-Leonardy was born in Saarlouis, Germany, in 1967, and his first important teacher was a student of Walter Gieseking and Edwin Fischer. His quintessentially pianistic approach to Scarlatti exploits all the colouristic possibilities of a modern grand, while articulating the quick sonatas with sparkling deftness of touch.
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Tracklist:
0:00:00 Sonata in D Minor, K.01: I. Allegro
0:02:31 Sonata in D Minor, K.32: I. Aria
0:04:59 Sonata in D Major, K.33
0:08:41 Sonata in B Minor, K.87
0:15:11 Sonata in D Major, K.29: I. Presto
0:20:08 Sonata in B Minor, K.27: I. Allegro
0:23:56 Sonata in G Major, K.427: I. Presto quanto sia possible
0:26:07 Sonata in C Major, K.132: I. Cantabile
0:34:43 Sonata in E Minor, K.98: I. Allegrissimo
0:38:03 Sonata in E Major, K.136: I. Allegro
0:43:06 Sonata in E Major, K.162: I. Andante-allegro
0:48:31 Sonata in A Major, K.208: I. Adagio e cantabile
0:54:30 Sonata in A Major, K.39: I. Presto
0:57:12 Sonata in A Major, K.322: I. Allegro
1:01:23 Sonata in G Major, K.455: I. Allegro
1:04:45 Sonata in C Major, K.95
1:08:09 Sonata in F Minor, K.466: I. Andante moderato
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All Comments (21)
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Thank you for watching, don't forget to like the video and subscribe! Tracklist: 0:00:00 Sonata in D Minor, K.01: I. Allegro 0:02:31 Sonata in D Minor, K.32: I. Aria 0:04:59 Sonata in D Major, K.33 0:08:41 Sonata in B Minor, K.87 0:15:11 Sonata in D Major, K.29: I. Presto 0:20:08 Sonata in B Minor, K.27: I. Allegro 0:23:56 Sonata in G Major, K.427: I. Presto quanto sia possible 0:26:07 Sonata in C Major, K.132: I. Cantabile 0:34:43 Sonata in E Minor, K.98: I. Allegrissimo 0:38:03 Sonata in E Major, K.136: I. Allegro 0:43:06 Sonata in E Major, K.162: I. Andante-allegro 0:48:31 Sonata in A Major, K.208: I. Adagio e cantabile 0:54:30 Sonata in A Major, K.39: I. Presto 0:57:12 Sonata in A Major, K.322: I. Allegro 1:01:23 Sonata in G Major, K.455: I. Allegro 1:04:45 Sonata in C Major, K.95 1:08:09 Sonata in F Minor, K.466: I. Andante moderato
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Спасибо великим композиторам прошлого. Они даже представить себе не могли, как нужна будет их музыка сейчас. Спасибо людям, которые размещают эти шедевры на доступных ресурсах. Глоток живой воды.
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This is divine, Wolfram Schmitt-Leonardy’s playing is ethereal channelling Scarlatti’s music clearly and beautifully. I love Bach, Handel, and Scarlatti – there is no need to choose a favourite –each has a unique genius - it depends what you need at the time. Scarlatti is always so joyful, mischievous, and dynamic; one can hear his sense of humour, but he knows mournful too. Bach is cerebral, solemn, and masterful and Handel too with so much verve and joy. Scarlatti, Bach, and Handel were all born in the same year 1685 – heaven sent; something in the stars in that year……..? What a gift to us all. Thank-you Brilliant Classics.
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Severely underrated composer! He's the Chopin of Baroque. Always creative, pushing boundaries, solely dedicated to the instrument and it's capabilities, and he has that unquantifiable magic to his music.
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Throughout my life Scarlatti has accompanied me in giving me courage and immense joy ..so grateful for his music
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This is musicianship at the highest levels. A spectacular result for the lifetime's work it takes to achieve such a thing. I've never been much a fan of Scarlatti. The Sonatas previously always felt too...uninspired. Soulless velocity. Truthfully, it can all start to sound the same. Or so it had been before. This recording breathes such depth into each work. Intimate and personal. Technically dazzling! What a gift that Wolfram Schmitt-Leonardy has shared it with us.
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Je ne pense pas qu'il soit possible de mieux jouer Scarlatti. Le pianiste a un goût noble et sûr et un sens fantastique des subtilités pianistiques. Ses choix interprétatifs sont courageux et témoignent d'une grande personnalité.
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Queste sonate ti fanno entrare in una mente raffinata, di enorme capacità tecnica, di rara modernità, e la sublime interpretazione del pianista ne mette in luce tutti i riflessi.
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Благодарю за прекрасный концерт! Виртуозное исполнение. Спасибо, вашему каналу за потрясающую музыку! 👏👏👏
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Une magnifique interprétation ! J'adore le "lié-détaché" du toucher, parfait pour ce type de musique, mais particulièrement difficile à obtenir, surtout avec autant de précision, et de régularité. J'aime aussi beaucoup les couleurs liées à chaque oeuvre. Et la différenciation qui est opérée d'une sonate à l'autre. La prise de son est superbe aussi. Bravo à tous, pianiste, comme équipe de production !!
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Merveilleux Scarlatti. Merveilleux Wolfram Schmitt-Leonardy. Clarté, force, fougue, delicatesse... prodigieux !
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Scarlatti's sonatas are rendered masterly. The melodies are moving, graceful, intense, engaging, and triumphant.
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Domenico is the most underrated musical genius in the history.
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Душа утопает в лёгких, изящных звуках божественого инструмента... Благо❤Дарю!!!
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My favourite pianist resuscitated Scarlatti!Wat a magician!!❤️❤️
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I searched all over to find my favorite Scarlatti and I found it. Perfect as I like it.
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Tolle Ausführung, eine richtige Scarlatti gemäß und nach Klavier schön mitgebracht.🎉🎉
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Bardzo dziękuję za udostępnienie nagrań. Świetne wykonanie! Podkreśla głębię i urodę kompozycji. Muzyczna narracja urzeka odcieniami uczuć i emocji. Pozdrawiam serdecznie.
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Musique intemporelle qui apporte sérénité et calme
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Dear Maestro, please accept my sincere compliments for such an exquisite rendition of Scarlatti and also for the vision you have, which certainly brings out so beautifully the geniality of this great Neapolitan Master! Molte grazie!
