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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)