Description
One of nearly 600 keyboard sonatas by Domenico Scarlatti, this single-movement piece packs a compact theme into a tightly wound structure. Its F minor tonality carries a restless, passionate energy typical of the composer's years as a harpsichordist at the Spanish court, driven forward by rapid scales and arpeggios. The dense stream of notes makes it a demanding piece requiring both finger agility and stamina.
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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