Tiffany Poon - Scarlatti Sonata in D Minor, K.9

[@scolhs]

loved it 😁 the control of your trills amazes me...

[@marcosbabu]

Very nice indeed!

[@user-bk1qm2jt3m]

I was just about to comment her trills are so good

[@gfweis]

You've chosen a very fine tempo here, not rushing, allowing the poignancy in the music to emerge. It really breathes. Thank you very much for posting your wonderful performance. You deserve many thousands of "likes."

[@미꾸-r2w]

The playing is as clear as crystal 💎💎

[@HenryDa8th]

Yeah, its baroque, which just makes it even better

[@godwinyan5448]

@@HenryDa8th nice name and I like this song even tho I don’t like pieces from the baroque era

[@ilovemycatrussell9298]

After 2 years later and I am still amazing by her trills.

[@alejandrodmsosa]

she is an old soul into a young body. her refinament extreme sensibility and control is breathtaking.

[@MichaelJazayeriMD]

With all due respect to Scarlatti’s contemporary, Bach may be regarded as the greatest composer ever, but I find Scarlatti’s music much more unique and so different compared to other Baroque composers. I always considered Pogorelich’s performance the gold standard, but yours is just as impressive! Thank you for sharing.

[@LoveJoyPeace378]

Fully agree!

[@Metasisic]

I like Pogorelich's Brahms disc which includes both Rhapsodies op. 79. As far as Scarlatti, Scott Ross is my favorite.

[@lavendelle_swift]

2 years after ... I'm in love with her interpretation.

[@tconsing]

One of the--if not THE--best performance of this lovely sonata.

[@nickcastle9201]

Merveilleuse interprétation, Domenico aurait été heureux de vous entendre. Tiffany, vous êtes une fée !

[@ea6256]

Baroque! Wonderfully played!

[@ghnna]

Scarletti wasn't baroque i think?

[@Zimzamzoom95]

@@ghnna he was a transitional composer. his early works were more baroque compared to his later works.

[@suegha]

This is just a lovely performance, wonderful!

[@bmba]

The control you have is insane lol, nice performance

[@manueladevilliers5301]

beautifull played. love your trillers

[@manueladevilliers5301]

sorry beautifully

[@mcbainst]

This performance is almost as sweet as your general disposition and temperament. Just lovely, as always.

[@mdeblaschem]

what an amazing artist Tiffany is!

[@cillianblue]

I could listen to this all day!💕

[@PianistStefanBoetel]

Your performance almost brings tears to my eyes. So moving.

[@leon-gz6jp]

That is my favourite Scarlatti piece, well played Tiffany!

[@jameswieser483]

Beautiful.... crystal clear.

[@kiaraeijo]

The way you play Scarlatti is mesmerizing!😃❤️🎶👏👏👏

[@cdl0]

Agreed: my thought, exactly.

[@serena.music.]

Yes indeed.

[@TheSunshinedreamer1]

Such charm and beauty with excellent voicing and articulation!

[@Metasisic]

Thanks!

[@mozartrn1]

So beautiful and expressive!

[@soyeux27]

What an amazing rendition of this subtle and profound piece. Your heart reached mine, Tiffany.

[@geoffallanachmusic5668]

Just great...you are a marvellous pianist...I love the precision of the trills, the ornaments, and the scale runs...such control!!...love this performance!

[@luciewang2846]

What a great young pianist you are

[@nshtayyeh]

So beautifully played, Tiffany. Thank you for the inspiration, always!

[@dylanmarkham1247]

Would love to see a video on how you get your trills so perfect. Thx!

[@sayhyun9830]

The Queen of the piano. ♥️

[@danielj9042]

Your playing is technically perfect and so full of emotion. Thank you for allowing us to listen to your beautiful music!

[@amystruble4730]

So beautiful Miss Tiffany! I loved it!

[@chrismartinez5711]

wow, what razor sharp control, yet so graceful.

[@helenli9567]

Love your trills!

[@ZL54JK8]

I think we know enough about Tiffany to expect her to bring great musicianship to a Scarlatti sonata. We are not disappointed. What a treat to have this posting come our way. The modern piano offers far more expression than is possible on the harpsichord. I prefer it here on the piano, and yet the piece belongs to the world of the harpsichord. I wish we could know what Domenico himself would have thought of it!

[@Renshen1957]

Scarlatti's patron, Queen Barbara of Spain had access to fortepianos of Bartomelo Cristofori or more probably his student Giovanni Ferrini (Cristofori, in the last decade of his life, health faltered and the fortepianos would most likely been the work of Ferrini.) However, Queen Barbara's fortepianos resemble the harpsichord's tonality more so than the modern piano. The "pianos" at her disposal lacked a sustain pedal, could only manually be shifted to una corda and the keyboard's compass limited to GG-d''' is exceeded in many Scarlatti Sonatas, (Scarlatti wrote for compasses between FF-g''' 62 notes rather than the fortepiano's 54 keys). Of Queen Barbara's five pianos, two were converted to harpsichords. She inherited 12 string instruments. There exists an anecdote that of the Queen Barbara being bored with her keyboard instruments, and Farinelli and the court instrument maker builder conspired and constructed as a surprise a harpsichord with 4 choirs GG-d'" which the two sneaked the new instrument into her chambers as surprise, which met with full approval of the Queen, delighted by the gift. And here hangs the tale, what would Domenico Scarlatti would have thought of the modern piano? Possibly he would have puzzled over why the action was so much significantly heavier (and very much so) than either the harpsichord or the fortepiano, the action akin to a large Spanish Organ with all the keyboards coupled to the Great manual, and why the bass notes lack the clarity of straight strung instruments he was acquainted with (and much muddier in the bass line). He might of wondered why the keyboard compass contained 88 notes instead of the 61 notes (FF-f'' or GG-g''). The activation of the una corda by pedal would be a novelty, and the sustain pedal (an outgrowth of G. Silbermann's copies and improvements in Germany) would have been of major interest, possibly for newly composed Sonatas which specifically exploited the effect rather than to being applied to his existing Sonatas performance. The volume of a modern piano would have been another point of interest. However, as the earlier instrument "speak" and the modern piano "sings", Scarlatti most likely would have written different compositions for the piano. The musicologists can argue back and forth for which instrument Scarlatti composed for his Harpsichord Sonatas. Queen Barbara's father, the King of Portugal, owned a clavichord, as well as harpsichords when Barbara first took her lessons from Scarlatti. Unfortunately only copyists collection of Scarlatti's Sonatas exists, no autographs in the hand of Scarlatti. However, a copyist similar to a Xerox machine would include what was on the page (including the addition of errors) and would not omit any expression marks (forte, piano, piu piano or forte). I believe that speaks volumes as to the intent of the instrument. The copyists however, without fail in their volumes write in title page, Sonatas for the Harpsichord. Lodovico Giustini (1685-1743) published the first printed works for the piano, Sonate da cimbalo di piano e forte detto volgarmente di martelletti (Florence, 1732) , dedicated to Don Antonio of Portugal, uncle of Maria Barbara and another student of Scarlatti. The sonatas contain nuanced notations of expressions such as più forte and più piano which Scarlatti's 555 Sonatas lack. If only Scarlatti when he published his only printed collection in London, 30 Essercizi ("Exercises"), in 1738 had included the words ou cimbalo di piano e forte detto volgarmente di martelletti besides cembalo. However, the multi-movement Sonatas which contain figured bass indications and the words "per mandolino, violino of flauto" to my recollection. And additionally, three of Scarlatti Sonatas contain references to organ stop registration (Flute and Trombone). Chopin, besides J S Bach's Well Tempered Clavier, gave his students Scarlatti Sonatas to study. However, the pianos of Chopin, were also straight strung affairs (and not cross strung as Steinweg, later Steinway would build after Chopin's death). Scarlatti never lost favor in the UK (as had occurred in France in Chopin's time). Chopin's prophecy that Scarlatti's Sonatas would become part of the concert literature was fulfilled. Yes, a historical precedent exists for the performance on the pianoforte as much as the fortepiano, clavichord, and harpsichord A consummate artist, Tiffany Poon incredible technique delights the ear as well as touches the heart. One hears the music as a personal expression of beauty which I believe Scarlatti would have wholeheartedly approved.

[@irongx]

I read the whole thing how interesting

[@LoveJoyPeace378]

Dear Renshen, thank you for your lengthy but well-informed comment! It helps add to the enjoyment of the piece!

[@domodepiano]

wonderful textures and tone. really a pleasure to listen to , thanks!

[@anonglakmoonwicha2726]

I just discovered Scarlatti very recently and am enjoying studying his sonatas enormously. I just started this one a couple of days ago.... it's a delight! Many thanks to you Tiffany for giving me a perfect example to refer to.

[@godwinyan5448]

Finally someone who doesn’t play it too fast 😃 keep it up

[@LisaRupingCheng]

oh my god I love this one too Tiffany. All three are great! Famous Scarlatti pieces.

[@sanhitasaha7439]

''Music can express that which words can't'' and u just did it. :) It was beautiful....i enjoyed especially those trills...fantastic!

[@here5574]

Beautiful Tiffany, physical & performance~ xx

[@siddharth-gandhi]

I only have 1 word to describe this: STELLAR!

[@tombufford136]

Very exciting performance. Very beautifully played. Thank you.

[@MyCynthia911]

Merci pour ce beau moment. Je ne connaissais pas ce morceau. Belle découverte, et belle interprétation.

[@clamayaceo]

So perfectly performed, uplifting and elegant. Sensitive and beautifully executed. Thank you for posting. Listened to this in the morning and tuning in to this Scarlatti again just now!

[@luminousstarchild989]

I want to learn it!! Whenever you play.... it inspires me to do practice more. Of course it's for my sake 😁

[@victorholland6448]

I'm practicing that piece right now and being inspired by you. I'm 53. Classical guitar player. You're beautiful young lady. I wish I could talk to you probably never will but that's okay. You inspired me. Thank you.

[@HidekazuOki]

I love Scarlatti too and this one is a particularly beautiful one, played perfectly too!

[@HidekazuOki]

I love the way you play those trills, btw >

[@Rawlina7]

You look very poised when you play and your sound is beautiful and exquisite. Well done Tiffany!

[@wolkowy1]

Perfect performance, sensitive touch and wise use of the pedals, very good trills and glides and measured use of improvisation for the 2nd time (the repeats). Brava!

[@amggenetics3237]

That was a beautiful performance. Fantastic 😁

[@Metasisic]

Excellent performance. Kk 1 kk 9 and kk25 are my favorite sonatas of Scarlatti. My mind isn't up to the mental exercise of getting familiar with very many more works by this composer.

[@modernmozart813]

The best version in KZbin!Whee

[@alphonsehein1122]

Well. My day's complete ^_^ So talented

[@jessicabasta]

Learning this now and yours is my favorite interpretation on piano. Thank you!

[@張驃]

this clears our mind

[@gissel234]

This sonata always makes me think about many situations, but I can say that the only certain thing is that I love it ☺️

[@icontrolthespice]

Lovely this piano sounds so wonderfully elastic

[@sophieschu3131]

Hello from Brittany, France, Tiffany!!! I didn't know this piece, thanks I love it!!! and thank you for sharing on your channel!!! you sometimes say you don't deserve the kindness of people, but you do! because *you*are*kind!!! Cheers Sophie

[@EDPiaNo2021]

OMG Amazing ornamentation! I loooove it so much ❤️🤩

[@GabrielSantos-qe9lu]

Such an amazing and clean performance! Just love it, congratulations!!

[@gerardocardenas6591]

Think Scarlatti ‘d be thrilled to hear his Sonata played as you do. Thx. Tiffany.

[@JeremyRaden]

Lovely, very musical interpretation with original ornamentation.

[@evanofelipe]

Thank youTiffany, beautifully played

[@gennadiyshenfeld3499]

You are playing so good, with love from New Jersey, USA.

[@solbriller1]

Wonerfull performance Tiffany^^ Music like that actually shows better what a performer one are.

[@brenholmes4894]

I just love this performance. Tiffany, you are a simply amazing pianist.

[@p1anosteve]

Lovely rhythm and exquisite pedalling. Oh and I approve of dancing while playing!

[@Renshen1957]

Wonderful modern piano performance. The Harpsichords (GG-d3 and FF-g3) and the Bartomello Cristofori-Giovanni Ferriri Fortepianos (GG-d3) (and probably the clavichords C-c3) didn't have the damper pedal, excellent excercise to work "without a net."

[@selcukyavuz1553]

Pure sound...

[@RiMorales10]

at 1:58 i felt a goosebumps :D it's beautiful the way in which you played the song and even more the song

[@phobosho]

Beautiful!!

[@lorenayussif3816]

Very beautiful!

[@carlosespana3116]

So lovely played I like it very much I also like you tempo and your technique I would like to hear more Scarlatti from you

[@MXChan]

Loved the tastefully added ornamentations. Bravo!

[@hankstalktalk4773]

This song is really beautiful

[@水戸修平-g8k]

Hi Tiffany😊. So good performance! I heard your performance like forte piano. Thank you Tiffany. Take care🍀. Chao🎶

[@furkanyuksel7237]

Among all the other interpretations of this piece I like yours the best.

[@fragavillanuevajorgearthur9057]

Love the tail

[@ngongoclinh9921]

100 thumbs up for you. 😀😀😀😀😀

[@kongwingchuen3787]

So nice!!!

[@bet034717]

Wonderful playing.

[@stephen285]

gorgeous

[@leonnabot2565]

toujours aussi charmante

[@slvewaksvik6767]

Beautiful Tiffany thanks👏🎶❤

[@Goldfinger721]

Beautiful! 🎹👍😍🎶

[@geoffcox8932]

tip top! thanks Tiffany

[@stefanopulga3090]

Thanks for these pearls of classical music! 🔝🔝🔝🤙🏻🌟

[@freezecamproduction]

Very well done! Beautifully played, loved how you played this piece!

[@QuangPhuc1965]

Trong sáng và hồn nhiên

[@Nan-wn5de]

I like this!

[@kiss6917]

Supremely elegant! I absolutely love your interpretation of the ornaments, where you've subtracted and added. I'm learning this piece right now, and your performance has given me some ideas for playing the trills. You are lovely, and a very talented pianist!

[@luciennelemaire3331]

Magnifique! Sublime!

[@lepaintre123]

Bien Tiffany!

[@mikrokorg4403]

Very nice!

[@MegaArif009]

gorgeous performance

[@sergiumocan3355]

flawless...

[@aryakeepsafe4142]

So beautiful

[@edmundleblanc9508]

Angelic, brava.

[@steefyy]

I was actually searching for one of your video to see how can i play this piece better and youtube just recommended this video aaahh

[@benedicttisa8301]

bravo!!

[@hansdekorver7365]

beautiful quiet in your playing