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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4:08

Domenico Scarlatti's Sonata for keyboard in C minor, K. 129, L. 460, is a solo keyboard piece that was composed in the early 18th century. The exact date of composition is unknown, but it is believed to have been written between 1730 and 1738. The sonata is one of Scarlatti's most popular works and is frequently performed by pianists and harpsichordists. The sonata is in three movements, with the first and third movements in C minor and the second movement in C major. The first movement is marked Allegro and is characterized by its driving rhythm and virtuosic keyboard writing. The second movement, marked Andante, is a lyrical and expressive piece that provides a contrast to the more energetic outer movements. The final movement, marked Allegro, is a lively and playful piece that features rapid passagework and intricate ornamentation. Scarlatti's Sonata for keyboard in C minor, K. 129, L. 460, is typical of his keyboard writing in its use of virtuosic figuration, rapid scalar passages, and intricate ornamentation. The sonata also demonstrates Scarlatti's mastery of keyboard technique and his ability to create complex textures and harmonies with a single instrument. The use of contrasting movements and keys also highlights Scarlatti's skill as a composer and his ability to create a cohesive work out of disparate elements. The sonata was likely composed for Scarlatti's own use or for performance in the royal courts of Spain, where he spent much of his career. It was not published during Scarlatti's lifetime, but was later included in collections of his keyboard music that were published in the 19th and 20th centuries. Today, the sonata remains a popular and frequently performed work in the keyboard repertoire, and is admired for its technical demands and expressive qualities.

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