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Although complete editions of Domenico Scarlatti's 555 keyboard sonatas can be found in other catalogues, the Naxos edition distinguishes itself in being the only one to feature a veritable panoply of leading pianists, as opposed to a single artist, all performing on modern instruments. Vol. 29 in our series is performed by Emanuil Ivanov, who attracted international attention after receiving First Prize at the 2019 Ferruccio Busoni Piano Competition in Italy. In 2022, he was the recipient of both the honorary silver medal of the Musicians' Company, London, and the generous Carnwath Piano Scholarship.
Domenico SCARLATTI (1685–1757)
Complete Keyboard Sonatas, Vol. 29
Emanuil Ivanov, PianoDomenico Scarlatti’s 555 keyboard sonatas were most probably written for his patron Princess Maria Barbara of Portugal. Her love of music leads us to assume that she was suitably appreciative of these extraordinary gifts from her teacher and friend. The earlier sonatas are rooted in the Italian style, with the Sonata in G major, K.103 notable for its eyebrow-raising lurches between major and minor tonalities. The influence of Spanish flamenco guitar can be heard in exotic embellishments and spicy harmonies in sonatas such as K.137 and K.303. Scarlatti’s astonishing originality can be found throughout this entire collection.
Emanuil Ivanov attracted international attention after receiving First Prize at the 2019 Ferruccio Busoni International Piano Competition. This achievement was followed by concert engagements in some of the world’s most prestigious venues, including the Teatro alla Scala in Milan and the Herkulessaal, Munich. In February 2021, at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, he performed a solo recital at the Teatro alla Scala, which was live-streamed online. He has played with leading orchestras in South Africa, Bulgaria and Italy, and has been featured on BBC Radio 3, Italy’s Rai Radio 3 and Japan’s NHK Radio.
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