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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2:47

The Sonata for keyboard in F sharp minor, K. 447, L. 294, 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 music is full of rapid arpeggios and scales, which require a high level of technical skill to perform. The second movement is more lyrical and expressive, with a slower tempo and more legato phrasing. The final movement returns to the fast tempo of the first movement, with more virtuosic keyboard writing. The Sonata in F sharp minor was likely composed for Scarlatti's patron, Queen Maria Barbara of Spain. Scarlatti spent much of his career in Spain, where he was employed as a court musician. The sonata was likely composed as a showcase piece for Scarlatti's keyboard skills and was intended to be performed for the queen. The Sonata in F sharp minor has been performed and recorded by many pianists and harpsichordists over the years. Its popularity is due to its virtuosic keyboard writing and its expressive melodies. The sonata is a testament to Scarlatti's skill as a composer and his ability to write music that is both technically challenging and musically satisfying.

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