Piano Collection: 2021c J.C.Smith, Scarlatti, Seixas
Numbers in brackets denote track numbers; running time about 60 minutes.
John Christopher Smith(1-4): Harpsichord Suite 2 in F
D.Scarlatti(5-6): Sonatas, L141 & 142
J.C.Smith (7-11): Harpsichord Suite 3 in Gm
Carlos Seixas (12-13): Sonatas 1 and 50
J.C.Smith (14-22): Harpsichord Suite 4 in Dm, with variations
Domenico Scarlatti (23-24): Sonatas L143 &144
J.C.Smith (25-30) Harpsichord Suite 5 in A
J.C.Smith was the son of Johann. Schmidt,
Handel's amanuensis, and was an accomplished
composer, bringing out several volumes of
attractive Suites. The numbering of these is
according to the Tresor des Pianistes volume,
published by Mills Music in the 70s. Domenico
Scarlatti rivals Bach in originality and musicality.
I have varied the J.C.Smith material on the
repeats, as was the custom. A few bars of the
Scarlatti have been recomposed for the piano.
Played and recorded by Nigel Deacon, Jun - Aug 2021
Sutton Elms Publications, Midlands, UK. Copyright. On Youtube as suttonelms1
http://www.suttonelms.org.uk; email:diversity@suttonelms.org.uk
