I discovered Scarlatti while in music school (classical guitar) and absolutely captivated by his music. It fits so well on guitar. Some pieces even sound like they were inspired by Spanish guitar music. Thank you for selecting this particular piece.
I have news for you. The classical guitar as we now know it dates from around 1800. In Scarlatti's day it was much smaller, with typically 4x2 or 5x2 strings. And it was not a serious instrument. In Spain, the vihuela da mano took the place that "our" guitar now has, elsewhere the lute ruled. Wonderful history...
This one (and others like it) were a rabulous find for me. Having been knocked sideways when I first encountered Scarlatti at the age of 12/13- by the spicy fireworks, the speed-of-light virtuosity, the hand crossings, the whole box of tricks... suddenly you find these sober, reflective, yearning compositions in amongst the strutting wonders... I became an abject devotee of D S ever since. His sonatas move and captivate like only music can... and only SOME music can. The man's a collossus.
Thanks very much for the great lesson. I love Scarlatti! More lessons on Scarlatti much like like your Bach lessons would be great and highly appreciated! Thank you again!
Thank you so much Gareth. This Sonata was the reason i started to learn the Piano about two years ago, it was also the first piece i leaned to play... although it took several months... If only you had recoded this earlier :) Unfortunately I have had to put my piano playing on hold, to be resumed.... as will my clases with Music Matters.... ... More Scarlatti please
I'm surprised you didn't comment about the unusual five-note chord in the left hand near the end of the section. Scarlatti is the only composer I know (at least before the 20th century) who would write thick guitar-like chords like this in his keyboard music.
Well seen! And what is more, this "thick" chord is followed by an "empty" unison. Another interesting feature are the "forbidden" parallel fifths in the left hand of the 4th measure.
@@MusicMattersGB K208 is an Italian aria; galant does not mean ‘longer elegant lines’. JC Bach is what we mean by galant, and most of his musical phrases are extremely short, often too short - though always very beautiful.
I wasn’t claiming that but acknowledging the point that all new departures in music have roots in what goes before which I think is what the original comment was hinting at.
Do you think a regular person who practices enough these days can compose a piece in the style and level of Scarlatti? So that newly composed piece, you could say - "that is something Scarlatti could have written." ?
That's quite lovely. But my Lord -- 555 keyboard sonatas!? It reminds me of that old quote from Tom Lehrer: "It's people like that who make you realize how little you've accomplished. It is a sobering thought, for example, that when Mozart was my age, he had been dead for two years."
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I discovered Scarlatti while in music school (classical guitar) and absolutely captivated by his music. It fits so well on
guitar. Some pieces even sound like they were inspired by Spanish guitar music. Thank you for selecting this particular piece.
The Guitar influence is certainly strong.
I have news for you. The classical guitar as we now know it dates from around 1800. In Scarlatti's day it was much smaller, with typically 4x2 or 5x2 strings. And it was not a serious instrument. In Spain, the vihuela da mano took the place that "our" guitar now has, elsewhere the lute ruled. Wonderful history...
Sure. As with all instruments they evolve
This one (and others like it) were a rabulous find for me. Having been knocked sideways when I first encountered Scarlatti at the age of 12/13- by the spicy fireworks, the speed-of-light virtuosity, the hand crossings, the whole box of tricks... suddenly you find these sober, reflective, yearning compositions in amongst the strutting wonders... I became an abject devotee of D S ever since. His sonatas move and captivate like only music can... and only SOME music can. The man's a collossus.
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thank you so much! scarlatti is one of my favorite composers and harpsichord is the best musical instrument
That’s great
Thanks very much for the great lesson. I love Scarlatti! More lessons on Scarlatti much like like your Bach lessons would be great and highly appreciated! Thank you again!
That’s great. Thanks
Thanks Gareth, I am very presumptive to think you placed this especially for me!!!
I appreciate it very much. It is beautiful!!!
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That was a great video, so interesting just the right amount of complexity, and I love the sonata!
That’s great. Yes, it’s a lovely work.
Thank you Gareth! Your channel has provided knowledge, insight and inspiration! 🙏 Scarlatti is now on my todo list too :)
That’s great
Thank you for this video! I like Scarlatti's sonatas, one of my favorites is the K 87,in B minor, not easy to play, but so beautiful, introspective!
Great music
Terrific to hear your analysis! Thank you. I especially enjoy his exploration of Spanish guitar dissonances and textures, such as in K141.
Absolutely
Excellent video. I'm more familiar with the faster sonatas, but they all have a delightful charm about them.
They’re wonderful pieces
Thank you so much Gareth. This Sonata was the reason i started to learn the Piano about two years ago, it was also the first piece i leaned to play... although it took several months... If only you had recoded this earlier :) Unfortunately I have had to put my piano playing on hold, to be resumed.... as will my clases with Music Matters.... ... More Scarlatti please
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What a gorgeous piece. I'm going to pull out my book & hope this one is included.
Agreed
Thank you and very timely for me as learning this for my Grade 6 piano. 😊
That’s great. Hope the exam goes well.
I'm surprised you didn't comment about the unusual five-note chord in the left hand near the end of the section. Scarlatti is the only composer I know (at least before the 20th century) who would write thick guitar-like chords like this in his keyboard music.
Good additional point
Well seen! And what is more, this "thick" chord is followed by an "empty" unison.
Another interesting feature are the "forbidden" parallel fifths in the left hand of the 4th measure.
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Sciarrino made a transcription for string quartet of this sonata. I love when Scarlatti changes the dominant to minor dominant.
Wonderful moment
Scarlatti really settled the foundations for the upcoming galant style!!!
There’s certainly truth in that.
No he didn’t.
I suppose the point Aaron is making is that there is a hint of the longer elegant lines in works like K208.
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K208 is an Italian aria; galant does not mean ‘longer elegant lines’.
JC Bach is what we mean by galant, and most of his musical phrases are extremely short, often too short - though always very beautiful.
I wasn’t claiming that but acknowledging the point that all new departures in music have roots in what goes before which I think is what the original comment was hinting at.
I'm a huge fan of Scarlatti and really like k208. Looking forward to hearing what you have to say!
That’s great
By the way, this piece fits very nicely onto guitar. Manuel Barrueco made a beautiful recording of it.
Absolutely
Thanks
Many thanks! I'd love to hear you discuss more Scarlatti in future 👍
Okay
Do you think a regular person who practices enough these days can compose a piece in the style and level of Scarlatti? So that newly composed piece, you could say - "that is something Scarlatti could have written." ?
Absolutely yes
@@MusicMattersGB By your standards have you written such music?
I have.
@@MusicMattersGB That's amazing!! Would you like to share it? That would be amazing to witness and hear for me
That's quite lovely. But my Lord -- 555 keyboard sonatas!? It reminds me of that old quote from Tom Lehrer: "It's people like that who make you realize how little you've accomplished. It is a sobering thought, for example, that when Mozart was my age, he had been dead for two years."
Sobering thoughts indeed!
er... was Alessandro not Domenico's father?
Yes. Apologies. My mistake
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In bar 5, shouldn't that first crotchet be two quavers tied?
Technically yes!
@@MusicMattersGB I’m guessing Scarlatti wouldn’t have written that?
He may well have done. Scarlatti didn’t take grade 5 theory!
@@MusicMattersGB would that have been the same for Bach then?
@isaacshaw1596 There are examples. It was all formalised later.
i truly admire and high respect for Scarlatti 😍💝
what software are you using sir (about that piano keyboard on the screen)?
Thanks. The software is called Synthesia Piano.