- Paperback: 496 pages
- Publisher: Princeton University Press; Rev Ed edition (1 Dec 1983)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0691027080
- ISBN-13: 978-0691027081
- Product Dimensions: 23.1 x 15.3 x 3.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
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Not only the best examination of the subject which has appeared up to the present time, it is the only one commensurate with [Scarlatti's] true artistic stature, and the significance of his music to his time and ours. -- "The New York Times
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Again available in paperback, this definitive work on the genius of Domenico Scarlatti (1685-1757) is the result of twelve years of devoted effort by America's foremost harpsichordist and one of the principal authorities on eighteenth-century harpsichord music. Mr. Kirkpatrick traveled extensively to collect material that has tripled the known facts about Scarlatti's life, providing the first adequate biography of one of the greatest harpsichord composers of the eighteenth century and one of the most original composers of all time. The second half of his book is an illuminating study of Scarlatti's 555 sonatas, concluding with a chapter on their performance. The book contains extensive appendixes, including discussions of ornamentation and Scarlatti's vocal music, and an updated section of addenda and corrigenda.
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In 1685 Naples was as populous, as noisy, and as dirty as it is now. Read the first page
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The definitive authority on Scarlatti, his life (what is known of it) and his huge corpus of work. Ralph kirkpatrick ,to the best of my knowledge, remains unsurpassed. A brilliant coverage of a vastly underrated musical genius who was and is every bit the equal of J.S. Bach. Kirkpatrick puts Scarlatti into his rightful place in musical history where he should be; right at the summit with the master-geniuses.
( By the way delivery was prompt, packing excellent, the condition of the book itself mint and pristine. Very pleased. Well done Amazon.co.uk and all involved.)
( By the way delivery was prompt, packing excellent, the condition of the book itself mint and pristine. Very pleased. Well done Amazon.co.uk and all involved.)
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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10 April 2007
Format:Paperback
This book is so crucial for any one playing Scarlatti sonatas.
There is so much detail, historical context, and yet the writing is such that even an amateur pianist like me can get a grasp on how to interpret the sonatas. There are some nice sections on how to approach them on the piano.
I wish I could find similar books for every other composer!
There is so much detail, historical context, and yet the writing is such that even an amateur pianist like me can get a grasp on how to interpret the sonatas. There are some nice sections on how to approach them on the piano.
I wish I could find similar books for every other composer!
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Bedrock Scarlatti
14 May 2005
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Ralph Kirkpatrick's 1953 work remains THE book on Domenico Scarlatti and his keyboard sonatas. There have been no substantial revisions in the biography of DS since 1953. Georgio Pestelli and many others have questioned Kirkpatrick on chronology, but when it comes to analysis of individual sonatas, Kirkpatrick is strong. And his performances speak well even 50 years later. Kirkpatrick was not a musicologist, so his book is actually interesting to read!
12 of 15 people found the following review helpful
A Scarlatti Primer..Plus
1 Mar 2002
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The first 7 chapters are historical narratives without unusual merit except as an intoduction to the real book which is about music. There is a chapter on harpsichords. Kirkpatrick was not the first thinker on Scarlatti as evidenced by the extensive bibliography and appendix
He did establish the K identification number system which has stood the test of time at least in this country.
His real contribution is in identifying Scarlatti as a real musician writing music of extraordinary merit. His chapter on Scarlatti's harmony is very difficult reading.
The last chapter on "Performance of the Scarlatti Sonatas" should be read again and again by every musical teacher and student (he talks about tempo, rhythm, phrasing, articulation and attitudes).
Of course, one must have the sheet music on hand to see what it's all about, and a mind-set ready to accept Scarlatti into the company of Chopin and Liszt as well as Granados and Albéniz.
Kirkpatrick talks a little about the influence of Iberian song and dance forms on the sonatas of Scarlatti; a few others have scattered hints on this subject. I think the world would welcome a full-blown research here as a fitting sequel to this book.
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