Composer

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Carlos de Seixas

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Keyboard

Average_duration

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6:16

Keyboard Sonata No. 78 in B flat major is a composition by the Portuguese composer Carlos de Seixas. It was composed in the Baroque era, around the mid-18th century. The exact date of composition is not known, but it is believed to have been written sometime between 1740 and 1750. The sonata is written for solo keyboard and consists of three movements. The first movement is marked Allegro and is in a binary form. It begins with a lively and energetic theme that is developed throughout the movement. The second movement is marked Andante and is in a ternary form. It is a slow and lyrical piece that showcases the expressive capabilities of the keyboard. The final movement is marked Allegro and is in a binary form. It is a fast and lively piece that brings the sonata to a thrilling conclusion. The sonata is characteristic of the Baroque era, with its use of counterpoint, ornamentation, and harmonic complexity. It is also typical of Seixas' style, with its use of virtuosic keyboard writing and expressive melodies. The sonata is notable for its use of chromaticism, which adds a sense of tension and drama to the music. Keyboard Sonata No. 78 in B flat major was premiered during Seixas' lifetime, but the exact date and location of the premiere are not known. The sonata has since become a popular piece in the keyboard repertoire and is frequently performed and recorded by pianists and harpsichordists.

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