Description
Despite its D minor key, K.294 has a relatively low note count and unhurried pacing, giving it a singing, lyrical character. Its moderate difficulty makes it approachable for intermediate players, who must focus on shaping the melody with care. Rather than technical speed, it offers the quiet lyricism inherent in the minor mode.
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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