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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3:50

The Sonata for keyboard in D minor, K. 138, L. 464, is a composition by the Italian composer Domenico Scarlatti. Scarlatti was a prolific composer of keyboard music, and this sonata is one of his most famous works. It was composed in the early 18th century, and its premiere date is unknown. The sonata is in three movements, with a total playing time of around six minutes. The first movement is marked Allegro, and is in a binary form. It begins with a lively and energetic theme, which is then developed and elaborated upon throughout the movement. The second movement is marked Adagio, and is in a ternary form. It is a slow and expressive piece, with a melancholic and introspective mood. The final movement is marked Allegro, and is in a binary form. It is a fast and virtuosic piece, with a lively and playful character. The Sonata for keyboard in D minor, K. 138, L. 464, is characteristic of Scarlatti's keyboard music in its use of virtuosic figurations, rapid arpeggios, and intricate ornamentation. It is also notable for its use of the keyboard's full range, with passages that explore both the high and low registers of the instrument. The sonata is a fine example of Scarlatti's mastery of the keyboard, and is a testament to his skill as a composer of keyboard music.

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