From Baroque Virtuosity to the Drama of the 20th Century
Scarlatti and Prokofiev are separated by centuries, yet they share one essential trait — the absolute sincerity and boldness of musical expression. Their sonatas reflect the spirit of their times: from the playful brilliance of the Baroque to the piercing forebodings of the 20th century.

Domenico Scarlatti — Selected Sonatas
Scarlatti’s music is a firework of colors and rhythms. Each sonata is like a miniature scene where the southern sun, dances, and the contrasts of human emotions come to life. His works radiate the joy of improvisation, dazzling lightness, and unexpected harmonic turns that still sound fresh and daring today.

Sergei Prokofiev — Sonata No. 6 in A Major, Op. 82
Two centuries later, music turns to very different feelings. Prokofiev’s Sixth Sonata was written on the eve of World War II, filled with anxiety, inner struggle, and powerful dramatic drive. Its sound reveals a tense dialogue between irony and tragedy, fragile lyricism and the harsh energy of the time.