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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3:47

The Sonata for keyboard in D minor, K. 92, L. 362 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 D minor was composed in the early 18th century and is one of Scarlatti's most popular works. The Sonata in D minor is in three movements. The first movement is marked Allegro and is in binary form. The second movement is marked Andante and is in ternary form. The final movement is marked Allegro and is in binary form. The sonata is written for a single keyboard instrument, most likely a harpsichord or a clavichord. The first movement of the sonata is characterized by its fast tempo and lively rhythms. The melody is highly ornamented and features many trills and runs. The second movement is more lyrical and features a slower tempo. The melody is simple and elegant, with a gentle accompaniment in the left hand. The final movement returns to the fast tempo of the first movement and features a lively melody with many virtuosic flourishes. Scarlatti's keyboard sonatas are known for their technical difficulty and their innovative use of harmony and rhythm. The Sonata in D minor is no exception, featuring complex rhythms and harmonies that were ahead of their time. Scarlatti's use of dissonance and chromaticism in the sonata was particularly groundbreaking and influenced many later composers. The Sonata in D minor was likely composed for Scarlatti's own use, as he was an accomplished keyboard player. However, the piece was also popular with other musicians of the time and was widely performed. Today, the Sonata in D minor remains a popular and frequently performed work in the keyboard repertoire.

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