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Domenico Scarlatti

The Mirror of Human Frailty

,Milton Court Concert Hall
Mahan Esfahani smiling in front of a wall, with his hat hanging on the wall behind him

Inventive, exuberant, and endlessly entertaining, the keyboard music of Domenico Scarlatti is a treasure-trove of musical possibilities. Explore a genius without limits in this afternoon celebration.

There are nearly as many ways to play Scarlatti as there are performers. Here we bring together three of his greatest living champions for a day sharing their passion: three radically different perspectives united by their joy in his boundless genius.

And it really is boundless. Scarlatti is a composer who defies classification as Classical or Baroque, radical or conservative; drawing inspiration equally from his Italian training and the sunlit sounds of his adopted Spain. With Daria van den Bercken on piano, Mahan Esfahani on harpsichord and Aline Zylberajch on fortepiano, this is a day of musical conversation, sparkling performance and some of the most life-affirming music ever written for keyboard. 

Tagged with: Classical music Classical Music Multibuy - Jan-Jul 2022 Barbican Presents

This performance will end at approximately 7.30pm, with three intervals.

Produced by the Barbican

Programme

  • Domenico Scarlatti   A selection of sonatas
  •   Plus a panel discussion with the performers

Performers

  • Mahan Esfahani   harpsichord
  • Aline Zylberajch   fortepiano
  • Daria van den Bercken   piano
  • Professor Sir Barry Ife   speaker
  • Kerstin Schwarz   panellist

Digital Programme

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Domenico Scarlatti and Daria van den Bercken

Hear Daria van den Bercken's album of Domenico Scarlatti's keyboard sonatas.

Milton Court Concert Hall

Location
Milton Court Concert Hall is located within the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and is approximately a 5 minute walk from the Barbican entrance on Silk Street.  

Address
Milton Court
Silk St, London
EC2Y 9BH

Nearby public transport
We are within walking distance from a number of London Underground stations, the closest being Barbican, Old Street, St Paul’s and Moorgate. The nearest train stations are Liverpool Street and Farringdon. Bus Route 153 runs directly past the Barbican along Chiswell Street

Car and bicycle parking
We have free bicycle spaces and paid car parking spaces available