Description
Packed with over 2,700 notes, this is an unusually dense G minor sonata. Though it lasts under four minutes, its relentless stream of figuration sustains tension throughout. Combining Scarlatti's characteristic rapid passagework with hand-crossings, it is a demanding advanced piece that tests both stamina and accuracy.
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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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