Scarlatti Focus

Girolamo Frescobaldi’s improvisatory toccatas and free-flowing canzoni, landmarks of the early Baroque, inspired later generations of composers, as did Domenico Scarlatti’s keyboard sonatas, notably so in the case of João de Sousa Carvalho. Mahan Esfahani, recipient of the prestigious Wigmore Medal, traces lines of influence that connect the three composers in his programme and highlights the resounding individuality of their music.

Programme:
Girolamo Frescobaldi Toccata decima
Canzona Terza
Cento partite sopra passacagli
Capriccio sopra la battaglia
Domenico Scarlatti Sonata in G K2
Sonata in E K20
The Cat's Fugue in G minor K30
Sonata in A minor K54
Sonata in A minor K46
La caccia K96
Sonata in E K531
Sonata in G K425
João de Sousa Carvalho Toccata in G minor
Fandango del Sigr. Scarlate
Domenico Scarlatti Sonata in A K322
Sonata in A K323
Sonata in A K211
Sonata in C sharp minor K246
Sonata in C sharp minor K247