Domenico Scarlatti - 3 Sonatas. K.99, K. 408, K. 1

K. 99 (0:00) K. 408 (3:33) K. 1 (7:00)
Sheet music available on my website (the very same i'm reading from), thanks to all who purchased the last set.
Also, the Schubert Impromptu sheet music is now available, arranged for two six-string guitars.
All six Sonatas will be on audio streaming platforms soon.

Sonata K.99 caught my attention when I heard a beautiful recording by Fou Ts'ong (piano). Originally, I didn't think it would fit on the guitar very well, but to my surprise it did. The original key is C minor, which is possible with this arrangement if you capo the 3rd fret. When practicing it slowly, there are some haunting sections that remind me of something Thom Yorke would write. The great guitarist Isaac Bustos also has an amazing live video of this sonata you should check out.

Sonata K. 408 came to me via a student who had seen a great video by Italian guitarist Christina Galieto. We embarked on arranging it together and it really sits in the hands very well. The imitation in the beginning is very fun to practice. It's the easiest one of the three, but as I get older those are the ones I like to play.

Sonata K. 1 has been done a lot, but I had arranged it for some students entering competitions and decided to make a video. Also, I liked the idea of doing K99 and K1 for some reason. It's a great piece, especially for a K.1! I kept the trills very straightforward. even simplifying them to something more appropriate for a student. If you haven't heard Rene Izquierdo play this, i'd definitely check it out!

The arrangements on my site have very detailed fingerings, as I found it really prevents students from making some questionable decisions on their own.

Hope you enjoy and are staying healthy. Next up, 8-string Weiss.

[DrewHendersonGuitar]

Thanks to all who purchased the sheet music from the last video. I'll keep going in this tradition when applicable. Also, the music for the Schubert Impromptu has been re-arranged for two 6-strings and is available on my site also. Please see the link in the description. Next up, 8-string Weiss.

[stephenchill]

Walked through the park for miles while listening and grinning, looking forward to getting home to see the video of an amazing duet - only to find he's playing solo. Fantastic.

[higherresolution]

Incredible execution. In particular, Drew's control of dynamics—from piano to fortissimo—is nothing short of amazing. Not easy on the guitar. Love the 3 pieces. You can hear the influence Domenico Scarlatti's life in Spain [at this time] had on his compositions.

[renatacesario]

Non avevo mai ascoltato Domenico Scarlatti adattato per chitarra, veramente notevole, musica, esecuzione, interpretata con sensibile sfumature 😃😀👍👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[drperny]

excellent ....magnifique beaucoup de calme et d' intériorité qui font ressortir l ' harmonie et la polyphonie de cette magnifique sonate k99 enfin un musicien qui excelle à la guitare et qui ne fait pas de Scarlatti un catalogue de performances techniques merci pour cette clarté méditerranéenne que nous devons à la guitare et à ce sublime compositeur mrs perny dijon le 10.10.2020

[Redhelveta]

Beautiful, really enjoying your renditions of Scarlatti as of late. Absolutely brilliant

[kxsvxhf]

Благодарю Вас!
Я слушаю и не могу наслушаться.
Многое в жизни можно вынести, если есть такая Музыка и такое исполнение...

[thomaslacey]

Wonderful video. As an adult beginner, your videos are always an inspiration to me.

[ericzeisel]

k99 is crystalline beauty and underappreciated

[keithcalder]

Wonderfully played with a delightful lightness of touch and superb phrasing. That Martin Blackwell is the perfect instrument for Scarlatti. Thanks so much for posting this, I always enjoy your videos. Please come to the UK soon!

[willbishop]

Great composer, player, guitar, tone and recording. Thanks for posting.

[dianak]

How very weightless it sounds, yet emotional and romantic. This guitar feels light as feather thanks to your interpretation. Delightful

[davidschestenger]

The level of musicality is absolutely wonderful
Each one of the voices sound clear and beautiful
I’m blame Drew to put me into tears
Thank you for sharing beauty

[alixjilliet]

Que placer volver a escucharle, sus arreglos e interpretaciones son sublimes! Gracias y un gran BRAVO!

[glennlubomirskynovitch]

Thank you guy to enlarge the guitar's repertoire, we need musician like you who brings some nice masterpieces to the guitar.

[Carlottax]

My favourite YouTube channel. Such wonderful playing. It makes me want to pick up my Spanish guitar again.

[mauriziovannucci]

Drew la tua bravura atterrisce la mia misera musica ...la mia è nebbia, tu sei il cielo dell’arte!

[milosparico]

There was only 1 video on youtube of the sonata k99 being played on the guitar which was posted 8 years ago!!
I love this from the bottom of my heart, thanks a lot for the upload!

[mariestein]

✨Thank You✨for this!
🇫🇮 Greetings from Finland!

[michaelw.]

Simply fabulous performance. Just love your incredible talent.