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Here, @hewittjsb presents a gorgeous sequence of sixteen personal favourite Scarlatti sonatas.
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British classical label presenting recordings of music of all styles from the 12th to the 21st century. Est. 1980.
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'When I had this idea that I could use these pieces, which were kind of spread all through my life, as a way of illustrating my musical life, it felt like a really nice way of getting my preoccupations out there.'—@stevenosborne
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As Scarlatti scholar Ralph Kirkpatrick puts it: 'Not one of Scarlatti's 555 or so keyboard sonatas may be regarded as typical.' @hewittjsb here presents a gorgeous sequence of sixteen personal favourites, accompanied as ever by her own beautifully considered booklet notes.
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Italian pianist @robertoprosseda made his Hyperion debut recording four works by Gounod for pedal piano (a piano which includes a separate keyboard for the feet). Included is this immensely playful concerto in E flat major—the finale, seen here, leaves an undeniable impression 🎶
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'Through the years, I slowly gathered all this universe of different keys and stars and moon and sun, but it's been part of my life for as long as I can think of.'—Minsoo Sohn
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