Federico Colli - Scarlatti: Keyboard Sonatas Vol. 1 (2018) [Official Digital Download 24/96]

Chandos’ new exclusive collaboration with the recent Salzburg and Leeds competition winner Federico Colli is kicking off with this first volume in a unique Scarlatti series. Playing on a modern Steinway, the Italian pianist – internationally recognised for his intelligent, imaginative interpretations and impeccable technique – here explores the keyboard sonatas of Scarlatti, taking a fresh approach from a philosophical angle, by grouping the compositions into ‘chapters’ in order to reflect the many contrasts of his life and his contradictory personality. In personal booklet notes Colli reveals: ‘I conceived a map of a journey into transcendental thought, beyond the works’ phenomenological meaning. Each chapter has a title and the individual sonatas in each chapter refer back to the permeating image of its basic idea.’ This album is an exceptional start to what promises to be an exciting, long-lasting partnership.

Tracklist:
1. Keyboard Sonata in F Minor, Kk. 19 : Keyboard Sonata in F Minor, K.19/L.383/P.75 07:02
2. Keyboard Sonata in E Major, Kk. 380 : Keyboard Sonata in E Major, K.380/L.23/P.483 05:31
3. Keyboard Sonata in D Minor, Kk. 9 : Keyboard Sonata in D Minor, K.9/L.413/P.65 04:36
4. Keyboard Sonata in G minor, K.234/L.49/P.286 : Keyboard Sonata in G Minor, K.234/L.49/P.286 05:52
5. Keyboard Sonata in D Major, Kk. 492 : Keyboard Sonata in D Major, K.492/L.14/P.443 03:58
6. Keyboard Sonata in A Major, Kk. 322 : Keyboard Sonata in A Major, K.322/L.483/P.360 03:13
7. Keyboard Sonata in F Major, K.525/L.188/P.529 : Keyboard Sonata in F Major, K.525/L.188/P.529 02:14
8. Keyboard Sonata in A major, K.39/L.391/P.53 : Keyboard Sonata in A Major, K.39/L.391/P.53 02:41
9. Keyboard Sonata in D Minor, K.396/L.110/P.435 : Keyboard Sonata in D Minor, K.396/L.110/P.435 03:15
10. Keyboard Sonata in G minor, K.450/L.338/P.422 : Keyboard Sonata in G Minor, K.450/L.338/P.422 03:36
11. Keyboard Sonata in D Major, K.430/L.463/P.463 : Keyboard Sonata in D Major, K.430/L.463/P.463 03:14
12. Keyboard Sonata in D Minor, Kk. 1 : Keyboard Sonata in D Minor, K.1/L.366/P.57 02:31
13. Keyboard Sonata in B minor, K.197/L.147/P.124 : Keyboard Sonata in B Minor, K.197/L.147/P.124 06:18
14. Keyboard Sonata in F minor, K.69/L.382/P.42 : Keyboard Sonata in F Minor, K.69/L.382/P.42 04:34
15. Keyboard Sonata in A Major, Kk. 208 : Keyboard Sonata in A Major, K.208/L.238/P.315 06:11
16. Keyboard Sonata in D Minor, Kk. 32 : Keyboard Sonata in D Minor, K.32/L.423/P.14 01:39