Released in 1974, Scarlatti: Guitar Sonatas (also known as Douze Sonates) features 12 keyboard sonatas by Domenico Scarlatti, transcribed and performed by the renowned Cuban guitarist and composer Leo Brouwer.
Album Overview
Originally published by the French label Erato as part of the Florilège de la Guitare series (Vol. 17), the album is celebrated for Brouwer’s technical mastery and sensitive adaptations for the classical guitar.
Performance: Brouwer used a 1973 guitar crafted by Daniel Friedrich.
Visuals: The cover features the painting "La Noce" by Francisco de Goya.
Total Duration: Approximately 46 minutes.
Tracklist
The album includes the following Kirkpatrick (Kk.) cataloged sonatas, several of which were transposed to suit the guitar's range:
Sonata Original Key Guitar Key
Kk. 1 D Minor D Minor
Kk. 14 G Major G Major
Kk. 19 F Major F Major
Kk. 146 G Major G Major
Kk. 178 D Major D Major
Kk. 206 E Major E Major
Kk. 208 A Major A Major
Kk. 259 G Major G Major
Kk. 380 E Major E Major
Kk. 443 D Major D Major
Kk. 474 E-Flat Major A Major
Kk. 544 B-Flat Major D Major
Modern Availability
The recording was remastered and re-released by Warner Classics (Parlophone) in 2019. It is available for streaming and digital purchase on platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music, and Presto Music.