Composer

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Domenico Scarlatti

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Sonata

Compose Date

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1738 - 1739

Average_duration

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3:31

The Sonata for keyboard in D minor, K. 9, L. 413, Pastorale is a composition by the Italian composer Domenico Scarlatti. Scarlatti composed this sonata for keyboard in the early 18th century, during the Baroque period. The exact date of composition is not known, but it is believed to have been written between 1720 and 1730. The Sonata for keyboard in D minor, K. 9, L. 413, Pastorale is a single-movement work that is characterized by its pastoral and lyrical qualities. The piece is written in the key of D minor and is in binary form, with two distinct sections that are repeated. The first section is in D minor and the second section is in D major. The opening of the sonata is marked by a gentle and flowing melody that is played in the right hand. This melody is accompanied by a simple and repetitive bass line in the left hand. The second section of the sonata is more lively and energetic, with a faster tempo and more complex rhythms. The melody in this section is more ornate and virtuosic, with rapid runs and trills. The Sonata for keyboard in D minor, K. 9, L. 413, Pastorale is a prime example of Scarlatti's keyboard writing style. Scarlatti was known for his innovative use of the keyboard, and his sonatas are characterized by their technical virtuosity and expressive qualities. The Sonata for keyboard in D minor, K. 9, L. 413, Pastorale is no exception, with its intricate fingerwork and lyrical melodies. The Sonata for keyboard in D minor, K. 9, L. 413, Pastorale was first published in 1738 as part of Scarlatti's collection of keyboard sonatas. The piece has since become a popular work in the keyboard repertoire and is frequently performed and recorded by pianists and harpsichordists alike.

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