Beverley McKiver
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Sonata in A Major, K. 208 by Domenico Scarlatti
Sunday, December 29, 2024 by Beverley McKiver | Scarlatti
Read the Wikipedia article about Domenico Scarlatti:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domenico_Scarlatti
Recordings
Listen to the following recordings and compare:
- Tempo
- Rubato
- Ornaments
- Dynamics
- Pedalling
- Articulations
- other
Scott Ross (Harpsichord)
https://youtu.be/4sKVbZTb6oI?si=FXl03Ni7dWVA6m13
András Schiff (Piano)
https://youtu.be/cNlFjH4QppY?si=7q-qmg-Vge_cqfUy
Podcast by Dave Hurwitz: Repertoire: The Scarlatti Sonata ESCAPADE! No. 8 (K. 208)
https://youtu.be/UAezYcdELfE?si=gQU-Nz4dS3YksRkL
Score Study
What is the key signature?
What is the time signature?
What is the tempo?
What types of ornaments are found in this piece?
What is the form?
Define the following terms found in the score:
- andante e cantabile
- tremulo
Edition: The Royal Conservatory Celebration Series, Sixth Edition (Level 7)
