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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3:01

Domenico Scarlatti's Sonata for keyboard in C minor, K. 22, L. 360, 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 1719 and 1720. The sonata is one of Scarlatti's early works and is part of a collection of 555 keyboard sonatas that he composed throughout his career. The sonata is in three movements, with the first and third being in C minor and the second in C major. The first movement is marked Allegro and is characterized by its fast and lively tempo. It features a driving rhythm and a virtuosic keyboard part that showcases Scarlatti's skill as a composer and performer. The second movement, marked Andante, is more lyrical and melodic, with a slower tempo and a more contemplative mood. The final movement, marked Allegro, returns to the fast and lively tempo of the first movement, with a driving rhythm and a virtuosic keyboard part that brings the sonata to a thrilling conclusion. The sonata is typical of Scarlatti's keyboard music, with its use of virtuosic keyboard techniques, intricate ornamentation, and lively rhythms. It is also notable for its use of the harpsichord's unique sound and capabilities, with Scarlatti making use of the instrument's ability to produce a variety of different timbres and textures. The Sonata for keyboard in C minor, K. 22, L. 360, was first published in 1738 as part of Scarlatti's Essercizi per gravicembalo (Exercises for Harpsichord). It has since become a popular and frequently performed piece in the keyboard repertoire, and is considered a masterpiece of Baroque keyboard music.

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