Description
K.544 in B-flat major is thought to form a pair with the following K.545, taking the more relaxed role within that set. Its moderate difficulty and lower note density make it accessible to intermediate players, leaving room to focus on phrasing and dynamic shading. It also feels like a natural introduction leading into the faster K.545.
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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