Norman Dello Joio

Salute To Scarlatti: Suite Of Sonatas

Salute To Scarlatti is a suite of 4 short one-movement works in homage to the great Italian composer Domenico Scarlatti (1685 1757), who famously wrote 555 Keyboard sonatas. The four movements, Allegretto Deciso - Andante Amabile - Allegro Moderato E Grazioso - Allegro Scherzando, attempt to showcase the wide range of styles that Scarlatti developed, including a lyrical pastorale melody, a strong contrapuntalintermezzo, and a grand bravura finale.

Norman Dello Joio (1913-2008) was a prolific American composer whose works were published over a span of more than 60 years. He wrote many works for choral ensembles, Piano, andOrchestra.