Description
K.238 is a compact F minor sonata, modest in both length and note count, with the subdued expression typical of the minor mode. Its moderate difficulty and straightforward musical flow, free of excessive virtuosity, make it accessible to intermediate players. It serves as an approachable entry point into Scarlatti's sonatas.
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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