Domenico Scarlatti ignored traditional compositional rules, such as voice leading and parallel octaves, to achieve the desired effect in his music.
Historical Context
Domenico Scarlatti likely met Bartolomeo Cristofori, the inventor of the piano, in Florence at the beginning of the 18th century, a time of exciting keyboard instrument development.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in Kartause Mauerbach from February 28th to March 1st, 2015, using NEUMANN KK 133 and TLM 103 microphones.
Composer Biography
Domenico Scarlatti, the composer, was known for using all ten fingers when playing, as nature had given them to him.
Composer Biography
Domenico Scarlatti, the composer, was born in 1685 and died in 1757.
Instruments
Maria Barbara of Spain, Domenico Scarlatti's future employer, owned five fortepianos of Florentine design, all built by pupils of Bartolomeo Cristofori.
