Description
K.516 is a D minor sonata that runs notably longer than many of Scarlatti's works, extending past six minutes. Its figuration keeps transforming as the music develops, giving the single movement the feel of passing through varied episodes. Sustaining focus over this long span makes it a substantial challenge for advanced players.
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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