Domenico Scarlatti - Keyboard Sonatas: Domenico Scarlatti: Amazon.ca: Music

Disc: 1
1. Sonata in D major Kk 443
2. Sonata in D minor Kk 1
3. Sonata in G major Kk 283
4. Sonata in G major Kk 284
5. Sonata in B minor Kk 27
6. Sonata in E major Kk 380
7. Sonata in A major Kk 24
8. Sonata in C sharp minor Kk 247
9. Sonata in F minor Kk 519
10. Sonata in F major Kk 17
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Disc: 2
1. Sonata in D major Kk 96
2. Sonata in G major Kk 146
3. Sonata in B minor Kk 87
4. Sonata in G major Kk 520
5. Sonata in C minor Kk 11
6. Sonata in F minor Kk 386
7. Sonata in F minor Kk 387
8. Sonata in A major Kk 268
9. Sonata in D minor Kk 141
10. Sonata in A major Kk 113
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5.0 out of 5 stars Scarlatti chock-full of color and fantasy, April 28 2002

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This review is from: Domenico Scarlatti - Keyboard Sonatas (Audio CD)

I admit I prefer my Scarlatti played on the piano, and I have always been fond of my recordings by Horowitz, Tipo, de Larrocha, Schiff, etc. This wonderful recording by Pletnev might just be my favorite though, there is so much beauty, fantasy, color and sheer imagination in his playing. He takes some chances in his interpretations, and I don't think he ever misses his mark. A lovely recording, and I am glad to see that it has been re-released. Get yourself a copy!

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3.0 out of 5 stars Pletnev is okay, but Pogorelich shines!, Oct 21 2003

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This review is from: Domenico Scarlatti - Keyboard Sonatas (Audio CD)

It is truly shocking that both the Penguin and Gramophone CD guides prefer this Pletnev recording to the far, far more impressive recording by Pogorelich on DG. I can only assume that it comes down to price--the Pletnev disc is a two-for-one deal, but--and I can't say this strongly enough--Pogorelich's recording is definitely worth the extra bit of money!

French critics, when they call this recording by Pletnev "correct," are not paying it a compliment. Rather, they are condemning with faint praise. Pogorelich, by contrast, is electric--ELECTRIC! And, by the way, the new 2003/2004 Penguin Guide does give Pogorelich a glowing review, but it is too cost-conscious when deciding upon a so-called "key recording."

So, you've been warned, because the ol' Penguin has definitely got this one wrong!

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3.0 out of 5 stars a completely insane bargain, May 9 2002

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This review is from: Domenico Scarlatti - Keyboard Sonatas (Audio CD)

It is a monumental piece of insanity that these two discs of wonderful music are being sold for less than the cost of one normal CD. Not that I'm complaining.

Mikhail Pletnev is a modern master. As far as I'm concerned, he is the most talented pianist alive (all apologies to Jacqueline Schwab and Marc-Andre Hamelin). This recording is by no means his best; but how can you not love it?

Pletnev always seems to get inside the soul of a composer. He finds things long hidden and reveals (though some might accuse him of creating) them. He continues this magical feet on these discs.

While some have complained of Pletnev's romantic/modern reading of Scarlatti, I say why complain when someone brings all-too tired music back to life? Pletnev's Scarlatti is incredibly refreshing and endearing. I dare you not to like this music.

I give this recording a hearty recommendation.

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2.0 out of 5 stars Overdone
Pletnev's pianism is certainly impressive, but his obsession with contrasting textures frequently goes perversely against the natural grain of the music, rendering each sonata a... Read more

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5.0 out of 5 stars Master Pletnev
One complains about the low-price (admitt that is strange!) and another is frustrated that Pletnev has been prefered to Ivo Pogorelich by some people I don't know and I don't want... Read more