Description
Likely composed around 1754, this F minor sonata maintains a measured pace rather than turning overtly dramatic. At just over four minutes, it runs longer than many of Scarlatti's sonatas, alternating between singing melodic passages and more decorative figuration. With a comparatively modest note density, it is approachable even for intermediate-level players.
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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