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D. Scarlatti: 18 Sonatas
from: EMI Classics
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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0724357496926
Label: EMI Classics
Manufacturer: EMI Classics
MPN: 74969
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: EMI Classics
Release Date: August 19, 2003
Studio: EMI Classics
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Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Gift for a Young Pianist
I checked several music websites and also read the reviews on Amazon before selecting this particular collection of Scarlatti's sonatas. Born in the same year as both Bach and Handel, Scarlatti was well-known during his time and is worth taking the time to get to know today. I chose this CD as a gift for my daughter. She began to appreciate Scarlatti's style after her piano teacher assigned her one of his sonatas.
Rating:  - Played with charm & elegance
Before I found this cd by Maria Tipo, my favorite performers of the Scarlatti keyboard sonatas were among the usual culprits: Horowitz & Pletnev on the piano, as well as Trevor Pinnock on the harpsichord. Having enjoyed Tipo's Bach for many years, I thought this disc of Scarlatti would be a worthwhile purchase. I have been very pleased to see how correct my inclination was. I think that Tipo plays these pieces with an abundance of elegance and charm(thus the performer, thus the perfomance!) The ... Read More
Rating: - Tipo plays Scarlatti
Her touch is superb. Her interpretation moves. She plays all of the decorations perfectly without getting lost in them (like Pogo). I like her Scarlatti far more than Horowitz.
Rating: - A Slight Minority Report
I would love to give this CD my full recommendation, but I feel I must at least let others know that Tipo's playing here is just a bit overromantic in style. There is a lot of rubato and really rather extreme molding of dynamics. She is indeed a wonderful pianist and I've loved other recordings she has made, including her fine Goldberg Variations, but I found myself listening more to 'what is she going to do next' (meaning how is she going to haul around the musical pulse or dynamics) than listening ... Read More
Rating: - Superb Scarlatti
Well, the earlier review has covered almost everything.
I would only add Zacharias's 49 Scarlatti Sonatas (EMI) to the list mentioned, and nonetheless I prefer Tipo in the whole list. And other than elegance and gracefulness, her playing also possesses a remarkable sense of proportion which is essential in both the Baroque and Classical repertoire.
To those who like Tipo's playing, they may find Michelangeli's (or even Lipatti's) Scarlatti delightful as well-- albeit ... Read More
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