I strongly suspect I've written about my appreciation for Baroque keyboard music performed on the piano (rather than on the more historically-accurate harpsichord) in the past. In fact, I'm sure of it, since I really only have about 5-7 topics in my head at a time (or ever). But I was reminded of that appreciation recently when a good friend sent me a link to Mikhail Pletnev's vibrant piano performances of some Scarlatti sonati. Here you go. (Or is that "hear?")
Provided to YouTube by Warner Music Group Sonata in D Major, Kk.443 · Mikhail Pletnev Scarlatti: Keyboard Sonatas ℗ 1995 Erato/Warner Classics, Warner Music UK Ltd ℗ 1995 The copyright in this sound recording is owned by EMI Records Ltd./Virgin Classics Released on: 1995-09-30 Featured Vocalist: Mikhail Pletnev Piano: Mikhail Pletnev Produced by, Producer: David R.
But because I'm a fair-minded man (on fairly rare occasions), I'll share a harpsichord version, as well. Performed by one of my all-time favorites, Trevor Pinnock.
Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group International D. Scarlatti: Sonata In C Major, K.502 · Trevor Pinnock Scarlatti, D.: Sonatas ℗ 1987 Deutsche Grammophon GmbH, Hamburg Released on: 1987-01-01 Composer: Giuseppe Domenico Scarlatti Auto-generated by YouTube.
Only got time for one sonata? Make it this one: the Sonata in B Minor, K. 27.
Provided to YouTube by Sony Music Entertainment Sonata in B minor, K 27 · Murray Perahia / 普萊亞 Murray Perahia plays Handel and Scarlatti ℗ 1997 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT Released on: 1997-02-25 Associated Performer, Piano: Murray Perahia / 普萊亞 Composer: Domenico Scarlatti Producer: Andreas Neubronner Auto-generated by YouTube.