Description
K.172 in B-flat major is a lively sonata whose bright harmonies are constantly animated by dense figuration. The hands frequently interlock in intricate exchanges, demanding nimble fingers and a steady rhythmic pulse. Scarlatti's signature repeated notes and wide leaps give the piece its forward-driving energy.
Sonatas across a range of instrumentations, including piano parts from violin sonatas, spanning Classical to Romantic styles.
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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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