Composer

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Carlos de Seixas

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Sonata

Average_duration

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4:40

Movement_count

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2

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Keyboard Sonata No. 42 in F minor 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 it is in F minor. It is a fast-paced movement with a lively and energetic character. The second movement is marked Andante, and it is in A-flat major. It is a slower and more lyrical movement, with a more contemplative character. The third and final movement is marked Allegro, and it is in F minor. It is a fast-paced movement with a lively and energetic character, similar to the first movement. The sonata is typical of the Baroque era, with its use of counterpoint, ornamentation, and improvisation. It is also characterized by its use of the harpsichord, which was the primary keyboard instrument of the time. The sonata is written in a highly virtuosic style, with fast runs, trills, and other technical flourishes. Carlos de Seixas was a prominent composer in Portugal during the Baroque era. He was known for his keyboard music, particularly his sonatas. His music was highly regarded during his lifetime, and he was considered one of the leading composers of his time. Today, his music is still performed and recorded, and he is recognized as an important figure in the history of Portuguese music.

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