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DOMENICO SCARLATTI
Sonatas, Volume 2
1.
Sonata, KK 144
5:28
in G major • in G-Dur • en sol majeur
Cantabile
2.
Sonata, KK 427
2:04
in G major • in G-Dur • en sol majeur
Presto, quanto sia possibile
3.
Sonata, KK 25
3:07
in F sharp minor • in fis-Moll • en fa dièse mineur
from Essercizi per gravicembalo (London, 1739)
Allegro
4.
Sonata, KK 318
6:24
in F sharp major • in Fis-Dur • en fa dièse majeur
Andante
5.
Sonata, KK 431
0:52
in G major • in G-Dur • en sol majeur
Allegro
6.
Sonata, KK 40
1:35
in C minor • in c-Moll • en ut mineur
from XLII Suites de pièces pour le clavecin (London, 1739)
Minuetto
Moderato
7.
Sonata, KK 30
2:27
in G minor • in g-Moll • en sol mineur
('Cat's Fugue') from Essercizi per gravicembalo (London, 1739)
Fuga
Moderato
8.
Sonata, KK 35
2:31
in G minor • in g-Moll • en sol mineur
from XLII Suites de pièces pour le clavecin (London, 1739)
Allegro
9.
Sonata, KK 466
9:47
in F minor • in f-Moll • en fa mineur
Andante moderato
10.
Sonata, KK 531
3:55
in E major • in E-Dur • en mi majeur
Allegro
11.
Sonata, KK 63
2:04
in G major • in G-Dur • en sol majeur
Capriccio
Allegro
12.
Sonata, KK 64
2:04
in D minor ” in d-Moll • en ré mineur
Gavota
Allegro
13.
Sonata, KK 279
5:46
in A major • in A-Dur • en la majeur
Andante
14.
Sonata, KK 118
4:49
in D major • in D-Dur • en ré majeur
Non presto
15.
Sonata, KK 87
7:08
in B minor • in h-Moll • en si mineur
[ ]
16.
Sonata, KK 95
1:57
in C major • in C-Dur • en ut majeur
from Pièces pour le clavecin (Paris, c.1747)
Vivace
Total time: 61:58
Solo:Federico Colli piano
Notes
For this his second volume of Scarlatti sonatas, Federico Colli takes as his starting point the double sonata KK 63 and KK 64. They are two dances, the first (G major) full of vivacity and happiness, the second (D minor) full of indignation and peremptoriness. Working from this concept that opposition is needed to truly experience beauty, Colli has created his own personal double sonatas by pairing works with contrasting tempi, dynamics, character, or feeling. Like the first volume, the album was recorded on a Steinway Model D at Potton Hall in Suffolk.
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Recommended - Recording of the Month
“Yet more riveting Scarlatti from Colli – truly a disc in which to lose oneself.… Colli’s imaginative presentation of this selection of Scarlatti’s endlessly life-affirming sonatas truly works, and merits focus and contemplation on the part of the attentive listener. I have been absorbed and profoundly moved by this disc …”
Richard Hanlon – MusicWeb-International.com - 26 May 2020
“… But the real point of this CD is its wonderful pianism. We are led in gently, “KK144” being played with demure delicacy before “KK427” is delivered with explosive brilliance, and “KK25” with infectious joy. Then the kaleidoscope is shaken and shaken, creating a riveting hour, with most of the works being refreshingly unfamiliar.” *****
Michael Church – The Independent – 28 May 2020
“… Colli seems to have limitless reserves of variety – of tone, touch, emotional range – at his disposal, and the result is a thrilling match of artist and subject… enjoy the fabulous playing.” ****
Warwick Thompson – Pianist – April/May 2020
“… Colli’s crystalline clarity and witty exuberance … make this a thoroughly enjaoyable album”
Michelle Assay – Gramophone magazine – May 2020
Recording of the Month
Performance ***** Recording *****
“… The real point of this recording is Federico Colli’s wonderful pianism.”
Michael Church – BBC Music magazine – April 2020
“…From the opening moments of his second volume of Scarlatti keyboard sonatas, played on a modern Steinway, I entered piano heaven. Touch, articulation, tone, phrasing; every element worked in step to create agile music-making alive with subtle emotions, conscious thought and all other signs of intelligent life. Since this is volume two, none of these qualities should come as a surprise. Scarlatti’s kaleidoscopic reach and adventurous quirks are perfect for Colli’s talents.” ****
Geoff Brown - The Times – 6 March 2020
“In this collection of Scarlatti’s keyboard sonatas, Colli disdains the traditional same-key pairings, his own focusing instead on contrast, thus brilliantly illuminating each work’s uniqueness. His beautiful sound consistently beguiles the ear…”
Stephen Pettitt – The Sunday Times (Culture magazine) – 9 February 2020
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