Domenico Scarlatti
Sonata in A Minor
(L. 241/K. 54) arranged for mallet duet by Brian Slawson
Sonata in A Minor (L. 241/K. 54) by Domenico Scarlatti, arranged by Brian Slawson Š 2012 Tapspace Publications, LLC (ASCAP). Portland, OR. All rights reserved. International copyright secured. Printed in USA. www.tapspace.com Notice of Liability: Any duplication, adaptation, or arrangement of this composition requires the written consent of the copyright owner. No part of this composition may be photocopied or reproduced in any way without permission. Unauthorized uses are an infringement of the U.S. Copyright Act and are punishable by law. TSPCD-12
Program Notes Domenico Scarlatti, the son of composer Alessandro Scarlatti, was born in 1685, the same year as German Baroque composers J.S. Bach and G.F. Handel. Bach earned his living in Germany, while Handel later sought fame and fortune in England. Both were organ virtuosos. Born in Naples, Domenico Scarlatti studied and worked in Italy, later taught music to a princess in Portugal, and spent his last 25 years employed as music master to the Queen of Spain. Spanish dance music like Flamenco had a profound impact on Scarlatti’s vocabulary. The fact that he was primarily a harpsichordist suited itself perfectly to the unique rhythmic flavor of Spanish music. As a result, Scarlatti composed 555 charming, one-movement keyboard sonatas unlike anything written by his German contemporaries.
Performance Notes This sonata is vintage Scarlatti, colorful and vibrant. Though much of the vibraphone pedaling is written in, the general approach should remain articulate, giving the vibes a complementary sound to the marimba. The two bars following the second ending of the “A� section, however, provide a wonderful opportunity to create a contrast where the vibraphone sings over the smooth marimba accompaniment. Also, the accents throughout should be treated gently. I recommend listening to the performance of this sonata by Vladamir Horowitz on Horowitz Plays Scarlatti (CBS Masterworks). This recording is bound to give anyone something to aspire to. - Brian Slawson
Instrumentation Vibraphone Marimba (5-octave)
Level: Medium Approx. playing time: 3’00”
Sonata in A Minor (L. 241/K. 54)
Domenico Scarlatti arr. Brian Slawson
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