Concertos in Seven Parts done from the Lessons of Domenico Scarlatti
This recording presents a vivid and fresh account of Avison’s astonishing arrangements of Scarlatti’s sonatas. In making these transcriptions, Avison capitalised not only on the interest in Scarlatti’s music, but also on the popularity of the concerto grosso form. Learn more
Composer(s)
Charles Avison
Artist(s)
Café Zimmermann
Awards
La Clef ResMusica

Released on : 29 September 2008
Overview
This recording presents a vivid and fresh account of Avison’s astonishing arrangements of Scarlatti’s sonatas. In making these transcriptions, Avison capitalised not only on the interest in Scarlatti’s music, but also on the popularity of the concerto grosso form.
Technical information
Label: Alpha Classics
Ref: ALPHA031
Duration: 76 minutes