Clementi and Scarlatti recommendatons

[michaeljames]

I have not played Clementi or Scarlatti (to my knowledge) so I am unfamiliar with their works.  However, I've seen both composers recommended several times on these forums.  

I am looking for personal favorites from my piano playing brethren  Having glanced at the Clementi Sonatinas, those appear a bit elementary, so I am most likely leaning towards Sonatas.

I appreciate your help in advance.

Michael

[thalbergmad]

I have played the Op.25 No.5 myself and it was also admired and performed by someone called Horowitz.

You will not regret learning it.

Thal

[michaeljames]

That was quick, Thal.  I believe it was you who I've seen recommend him. 

Or was it Scarlatti?  I've never played him, either.

Thank you, Thal!
Michael

[g_s_223]

I've enjoyed playing the 5 Scarlatti fugues, available in a very well-presented modern edition from ABRSM. The counterpoint is much less strict (and easier to play) than in JSB, but sounds very convincing. The culminating sections can make a great impression with some extra bass octaves.

[michaeljames]

I've enjoyed playing the 5 Scarlatti fugues, available in a very well-presented modern edition from ABRSM. The counterpoint is much less strict (and easier to play) than in JSB, but sounds very convincing. The culminating sections can make a great impression with some extra bass octaves.

Thank you! I've ordered the Fugues and also the three volumes of Scarlatti's Sonatas.

[ianw]

Scarlatti wrote a huge number of works, many of which were far from elementary. The pianosyllabus.com site has 107 entries for him, mostly the sonatas, ranging from grade 1 to 9. There's also 97 entries for Clementi. This might help you hone in on something at the right level for you.

[michaeljames]

Scarlatti wrote a huge number of works, many of which were far from elementary. The pianosyllabus.com site has 107 entries for him, mostly the sonatas, ranging from grade 1 to 9. There's also 97 entries for Clementi. This might help you hone in on something at the right level for you.

Thank you so much! I've never seen this syllabus before!