Description
Sharing the key of A-flat major with K.127, this sonata packs an even higher density of notes into a shorter span, driven by relentless figuration. Rapid repeated-note patterns exploit the agility of the harpsichord, while hints of Iberian rhythm recall Scarlatti's years at the Spanish court. It is a compact but technically demanding showpiece for advanced pianists.
Sonatas across a range of instrumentations, including piano parts from violin sonatas, spanning Classical to Romantic styles.
About the Composer
Domenico Scarlatti (1685-1757)
Domenico Scarlatti was born in Naples and spent the latter part of his life at the Spanish and Portuguese courts. Born in the same year as Bach and Handel, he is renowned for his 555 single-movement keyboard sonatas, notable for their bold leaps and incorporation of Spanish dance idioms. This site includes 47 of his works, including Sonatas K.455 and K.491.
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