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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2:39

The Sonata for keyboard in F minor, K. 186, L. 72 is a solo keyboard piece composed by the Italian composer Domenico Scarlatti. Scarlatti was a prolific composer of keyboard music during the Baroque period, and his sonatas are considered some of the most important works in the keyboard repertoire. The Sonata in F minor was composed in the early 18th century, and it is believed to have been written for the harpsichord. The piece is in three movements, with the first and third movements in F minor and the second movement in F major. The first movement is marked Allegro, and it features a lively and energetic theme that is developed throughout the movement. The second movement is marked Andante, and it is a slower and more contemplative piece that provides a contrast to the first and third movements. The third movement is marked Allegro, and it features a fast and virtuosic theme that showcases the technical abilities of the performer. The Sonata in F minor is characteristic of Scarlatti's keyboard music in its use of virtuosic runs, trills, and ornamentation. The piece also features Scarlatti's signature use of binary form, in which two contrasting sections are repeated and developed throughout the piece. The Sonata in F minor is also notable for its use of dissonance and chromaticism, which were innovative for the time and helped to pave the way for the development of the Baroque style. The Sonata in F minor was premiered during Scarlatti's lifetime, and it has since become a staple of the keyboard repertoire. The piece is often performed on the piano, as well as on the harpsichord and other keyboard instruments. Its technical demands and expressive qualities make it a challenging and rewarding piece for performers and audiences alike.

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