Scarlatti - 7 Sonatas - Gilels London 1984

Domenico Scarlatti

Sonata K.141 0:00
Sonata K.518 4:47
Sonata K.32 9:53
Sonata K.466 12:54
Sonata K.533 18:06
Sonata K.27 21:11
Sonata K.125 25:54

Emil Gilels
Live recording, London, 15.X.1984

[excelsior]

I have never heard anyone play Scarlatti's sonatas with such a delicate touch as the great Emil Gilels.

[Orientaliszt]

What is unique in Gilels interpretations of Scarlatti sonatas is that he is never in a hurry. Love his tempo.

[Jepimon]

Il y a comme ça des compositeurs géniaux et des interprètes géniaux et quand ils se rencontrent, c'est le bonheur pour nous. Merci d'avoir téléchargé ce monument.

[anastasiakurochkina]

I have never liked Scarlatti before this recording- but now I do! This magical lyricism combined with rhythmic vitality and depth of sound - man, Gilels is a genius

[anttisairanen]

I had a long talk Gilels, Emil Grioriviech once in -80s. A cultivated, pleasant man. We talked about Volvo -service in Helsinki and more, like these Scarlatti -recordings. My final question to him was about who is the "greatest". With no hesitation he told " Сергей Васильевич!" i.e Rahmaninoff. One of the great values in Rahmaninoff's readings is the "not to hurry & hesitate", or give the impression, what ever the tempi were.

[sorrellclement]

This is how it should be played. He isn't showing off: he's the servant of the music. I wish more performers played like this.
And.. thanks dad. You introduced me to Scarlatti (and Emil Gilels) when I was three.

[kpunkt.klaviermusik]

How surprising different Gilels' Scarlatti sounds, compared to the way this music is normally played.  I'm quite sure Scarlatti would be very happy with this recording!

[markgoretsky]

Emil Gilels is an incomparable musician. His sound and interpretation are hardly achievable by others!

[marcodaniello]

what a wonderful musician: he lets me re-discover some sonatas in a new, unusual but charming prospective.

[PK-relu]

Can't stop listening! Love it. A ray of light in dark times. Thanks!

[ЕкатеринаРоманова-бщ]

Интернет нужно было придумать чтобы кок можно больше людей это услышали!Это душа с душою говорит

[MegaCirse]

Une série de musiques qu'il a transmises a une beauté qui jaillit naturellement comme une source. Il a la même dignité qu'il est né et a grandi. C'est un album précieux que les jeunes qui ne connaissent que les maîtres contemporains devraient écouter

[tomfurgas]

Sheer poetry. Some of the best Scarlatti ever performed on piano.

[gandalfthegray]

Even better than Michelangeli's Scarlatti, and that is saying a lot! Scarlatti's voice leading and rhythmic inventiveness really shine through in these mature performances. No velocity for velocity's sake, but the chops are there when needed. I was especially impressed with the soulful performance of the B minor.

[jackcurley]

This Gilels performance of Scarlatti reminds me much of Glenn Gould’s Bach. Completely original, and maybe even strange at first, yet totally fascinating and convincing. Bravo!!!

[johnvalentine]

Gilel's radiant, mellifluous tone is recognizable anywhere. So what if his Scarlatti are as sweet as honey - what matters is that they are beautiful.

[MrVoayer]

Contrary to todays practice Gilels gives these 7 Scarlatti's sonatas gravity and depth. Both intellectually and emotionally. His interpretation eschews light-heartedness and frivolity we so often hear of Scarlatti. Some Gilels’ dynamics are exaggerated but clearly in line with his view. A little bit more sunny and smiling way wouldn’t come a miss, but I adore him!

[marlaleemouse]

I love Gilels interpretation. I'm a hopeless romantic so his Scarlatti is just perfect.

[oscartebar]

Interpretation trôp puissante, cette robustesse ecrasse la grâce et l'elegance du divin Scarlatti...

[katt_matt]

I think Scarlatti would be shocked seeing Gilel's perfoming. I'd like give Gilels ten years of my life (sorry for my bad english)