(1972) Anthony di Bonaventura: SCARLATTI, 23 SONATAS
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Artist-Title-Year(1972) Anthony di Bonaventura: SCARLATTI, 23 SONATAS
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Label Release No.Connoisseur Society, CS-2044 [2-LP Stereo], CSQ-2044 [2-LP, Quadrasound]; Advent Corporation, F1014/G1014 [Cassette, Stereo]
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Notes / Trivia
In an October 1978 Boston Globe interview with Richard Dyer, Anthony di Bonaventura mentioned this album was recorded in one night and there were no edits.
Alan Silver, producer; Marc Aubort, engineer; Martin Bookspan, liner notes; Christian Steiner, photography; Domenico Scarlatti, composer
“Scarlatti undoubtedly needs no introduction, but for those who would like to get to know his work better I can think of no better means than this set containing twenty-three of his keyboard sonatas. Anthony di Bonaventura plays these works, many of which are among those less commonly heard. with a strong sense of style and a sure technical grasp. One also gets an excellent picture of the remarkable variety of Scarlatti's keyboard music from this collection: It can be elegant (K. 430). rhythmically propulsive (K. 463). whimsical (K. 6). gently lyrical (K. 87). or contrapuntally complex (K. 417). In each case. Di Bonaventura seems to project just the right quality. His playing is relaxed and unforced. yet he never simply skims over the notes. as is so frequently-and unfortunately-the case in this literature. He has a very clear idea of how these pieces should be shaped. and the result is always buoyant. lively. and, most important. musically convincing. For those who prefer their Scarlatti on the harpsichord. I would suggest the excellent Kirkpatrick disc on Archive (2533 072). But I find that these works transfer beautifully to the more modern instrument, a view to which the present disc lends impressive support. The set is handsomely recorded-the piano sound is quite resonant, but not distractingly so-and attractively packaged. with informative liner notes by Martin Bookspan and thematic index to the sonatas included.” – R.P.M., High Fidelity, Aug. 1973
"Spectacular – more pleasing than Horowitz's - music of inexhaustible delight and playing of consistent fascination. One is constantly aware that this is a great virtuoso imaginatively deploying every resource of the modern piano". - Boston Globe.
"A varied and fascinating selection from this Italian/Spanish master's vast output. American-born pianist Anthony di Bonaventura convincingly exploits the sonorities of the modern concert grand, and the sonics are A-1. Should have broad appeal but requires ear exposure. Recommended for instore play and audio-department demonstration."- Record World, December 30, 1972
1.Sonata In E-flat Major, L. 17 (K. 371); 2.Sonata In D Major, L. 463 (K. 430); 3.Sonata In D Minor, L. 420 (K. 444); 4.Sonata In E Major, L. 373 (K. 28); 5.Sonata In F Major, L. 433 (K. 446); 6.Sonata In F Major, L. 479 (K. 6); 7.Sonata In D Minor, L. 422 (K. 141); 8.Sonata In D Major, L. 369 (K. 145); 9.Sonata In A Major, L. 41 (K. 268); 10.Sonata In E Minor, L. 380 (K. 203); 11.Sonata In F Major, L. 385 (K. 445); 12.Sonata In D Minor, L. 266 (K. 517); 13.Sonata In G Major, L. 487 (K. 125); 14.Sonata In D Major, L. 109 (K. 436); 15.Sonata In B Minor, L. 33 (K. 87); 16.Sonata In G Major, L. 388 (K. 2); 17.Sonata In D Minor, L. 462 (K. 417); 18.Sonata In G Major, L. 486 (K. 13); 19.Sonata In F Major, L. 384 (K. 17); 20.Sonata In D Minor, L. 370 (K. 10); 21.Sonata In D Minor, L. 413 (K. 9); 22.Sonata In C Major, L. 104 (K. 159); 23.Sonata In A Major, L. 394 (K. 533)