Scarlatti - Hae Won Chang (1999) Various Sonatas Today

Hae-Won Chang is more than just a performer; she is a cornerstone of the South Korean musical landscape. A professor emeritus at Ewha Womans University and former "Musician of the Year" in Korea, Chang is celebrated globally for her technical precision and refined musicianship. Her recordings for Naxos cover a monumental range, from the complete piano concertos of J.S. Bach to the sonatas of Hummel. The 1999 "Various Sonatas" Recording

Released in September 1999, this album (often identified as Volume 1 or 2 of a series) showcases Chang’s ability to translate Scarlatti’s harpsichord-focused brilliance onto the modern piano. Hae Won Chang - Naxos Records Scarlatti - Hae Won Chang (1999) Various sonatas

When it comes to the vast ocean of Baroque keyboard music, few composers are as exhilarating—or as eccentric—as . With over 555 sonatas to his name, Scarlatti created a microcosm of musical invention filled with Spanish folk rhythms, wild leaps, and "crushing" dissonances. Hae-Won Chang is more than just a performer;

A standout entry in the modern discography of these works is the 1999 Naxos release, , featuring the esteemed South Korean pianist Hae-Won Chang . The Artist: Hae-Won Chang Bach to the sonatas of Hummel