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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1756 - 1757

Average_duration

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5:43

The Sonata for keyboard in F minor, K. 466, L. 118 is a solo keyboard work 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 minor was composed in 1751 and is one of Scarlatti's most famous works. The Sonata in F minor is in three movements. The first movement is marked Allegro and is in F minor. It is a fast and lively movement with a strong sense of rhythm. The second movement is marked Andante and is in A-flat major. It is a slower and more lyrical movement with a beautiful melody. The third movement is marked Allegro assai and is in F minor. It is a fast and energetic movement with a virtuosic keyboard part. The Sonata in F minor is characteristic of Scarlatti's keyboard writing. It is written in a style that is both virtuosic and expressive. Scarlatti was known for his use of unusual harmonies and rhythms, and this is evident in the Sonata in F minor. The piece is also notable for its use of ornamentation, which was a common feature of Baroque music. The Sonata in F minor was premiered in 1751 and has since become one of Scarlatti's most popular works. It has been performed and recorded by many pianists and keyboardists over the years. The piece is a testament to Scarlatti's skill as a composer and his ability to write music that is both technically challenging and emotionally expressive.

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