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| Domenico Scarlatti developed a new virtuosic language for the harpsichord, combining Italian elegance with Spanish rhythms and bold keyboard techniques. |
Domenico Scarlatti (1685–1757) was one of the most innovative composers of the late Baroque era and a pioneering figure in keyboard music. Although he composed operas, sacred works, and chamber music, his reputation rests primarily on his keyboard sonatas, which transformed the technical and expressive possibilities of the harpsichord.
His music blends Italian lyricism with Spanish rhythmic vitality and remarkable virtuosity, creating a highly personal style that bridges the late Baroque and the early Classical period.
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Keyboard Sonatas:
- 555 Keyboard Sonatas (catalogued by Longo and Kirkpatrick)
Representative sonatas:
- Sonata in D minor, K. 141
- Sonata in E major, K. 380
- Sonata in D major, K. 96
- Sonata in F minor, K. 466
- Sonata in E minor, K. 98
- Sonata in G major, K. 455
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Operas:
- Tolomeo e Alessandro
- Ifigenia in Aulide
- Amor d’un’ombra e gelosia d’un’aura
- Narciso
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Sacred / Choral Works:
- Stabat Mater for ten voices and basso continuo
- Salve Regina
- Missa breve “La Stella”
- Te Deum
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Chamber Music & Other Works:
- Sinfonie da camera
- Chamber Cantatas
- Works for organ and continuo
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🔎 Work Analyses of Domenico Scarlatti on MusiLLection
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