Ryan Layne Whitney: Scarlatti, Sonata in G, K. 201, on harpsichord

Scarlatti, Sonata in G, K. 201, played on the harpsichord by Ryan Layne Whitney.
A (to me) notoriously tricky sonata, especially for the left hand; I may try it again some day to see if I can improve it (there always seems to be room for that). I know that I didn't look as exhilarated as I felt when playing this jubilant piece (with just a little dollop of minor-key drama in the middle for variety)-but my generally saturnine expression when I play is from concentration, and I've never been one to emote on the outside when playing. If I try to, it looks assinine, so best to let it be.

[@luuktorn]

I love Scarlatti! Nice performance!

[@eckso4416]

Gosh that pedal point cadence is so satisfying

[@Vincent-ow9lj]

Perfect. Just the right tempo.

[@MeanOldMatt]

Love to see your videos! Thank you

[@HaritheRenaissanceMan]

Aloha Ryan! It's totally ok if you don't show exuberance on your face. It's in your performance that the sunshine comes out, and I love love LOOOOVE it! Thank you for sharing your gifts with the world. I've started practicing some of the Albero sonatas. Thank you for your critical editions.

[@aiforus]

Hey -- this is your friend Fred in SF. As usual, your playing touches my heart. Hope you[re doing well. I'm doing good, no changes........except now I'm getting ready to get into the bureaucratic nightmare that is Medicare.

[@matthewcarr2255]

Might have give this one a try myself.

[@ruperttmls7985]

Con Scarlatti yo he observado que en la partitura no se ve tan dificil, pero cuando ya se intenta practicarlo se empieza a ver lo dificil que es en realidad. Es engañoso hahaha Saludos

[@LeoCloma]

Mr.Whitney, what harpsichord do you play in this performance? (For some reason, it sounds like a mid-20th century harpsichord through my speakers.)

[@teafruitbat]

It is a locally built (Seattle) 1978 instrument, so slightly post-mid-century.

[@LeoCloma]

@@teafruitbat I see -- so that would explain it. Thank you!