Composer

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Domenico Scarlatti

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Sonata

Average_duration

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2:23

The Sonata for keyboard in F sharp minor, K. 67, L. 32 is a solo keyboard piece composed by Domenico Scarlatti. Scarlatti was an Italian composer who lived from 1685 to 1757 and is known for his keyboard sonatas. The Sonata in F sharp minor was composed in the early 18th century and is one of Scarlatti's most popular works. The Sonata in F sharp minor is in three movements. The first movement is marked Allegro and is in a binary form. The second movement is marked Andante and is in a ternary form. The final movement is marked Allegro and is in a binary form. The sonata is written for a keyboard instrument, most likely a harpsichord or a clavichord. The first movement of the sonata is characterized by its fast tempo and virtuosic keyboard writing. The movement is in a binary form, with two contrasting sections that are repeated. The first section is in F sharp minor and features rapid arpeggios and scales. The second section is in A major and is more lyrical and melodic. The second movement of the sonata is marked Andante and is in a ternary form. The movement is in F sharp minor and features a slow, expressive melody. The middle section of the movement is in A major and is more lively and rhythmic. The movement ends with a return to the opening melody. The final movement of the sonata is marked Allegro and is in a binary form. The movement is in F sharp minor and features rapid keyboard writing and virtuosic flourishes. The second section of the movement is in A major and is more lyrical and melodic. The movement ends with a return to the opening material. Overall, the Sonata for keyboard in F sharp minor, K. 67, L. 32 is a virtuosic and expressive work that showcases Scarlatti's skill as a keyboard composer. The sonata was likely composed for Scarlatti's own use or for a patron, and it remains a popular work in the keyboard repertoire today.

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