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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2:56

Domenico Scarlatti's Sonata for keyboard in B flat major, K. 70, L. 50, is a solo keyboard work that was composed in the early 18th century. The exact date of composition is unknown, but it is believed to have been written between 1738 and 1742. The sonata is one of Scarlatti's most popular works and is frequently performed by pianists and harpsichordists today. The sonata is in three movements, with a total playing time of approximately 10 minutes. The first movement is marked Allegro and is in binary form, with two contrasting sections that are repeated. The second movement is marked Adagio and is in ternary form, with a central section that contrasts with the outer sections. The final movement is marked Allegro and is in binary form, with a lively and energetic character. The sonata is characterized by Scarlatti's distinctive style, which combines elements of Baroque and Classical music. The use of ornamentation, such as trills and mordents, is a hallmark of Scarlatti's keyboard music, and is present throughout the sonata. The sonata also features Scarlatti's use of unexpected harmonies and rhythmic patterns, which give the music a sense of unpredictability and excitement. The Sonata for keyboard in B flat major, K. 70, L. 50, was likely composed for Scarlatti's patron, the Queen of Spain. Scarlatti spent much of his career in Spain, where he served as the court composer for the Spanish royal family. The sonata is one of over 500 keyboard works that Scarlatti composed during his lifetime, and is considered to be one of his finest works. The sonata has been recorded by numerous pianists and harpsichordists, including Vladimir Horowitz, Glenn Gould, and András Schiff. Its popularity among performers and audiences alike is a testament to Scarlatti's enduring legacy as one of the greatest keyboard composers of the Baroque era.

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