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The short answer
A sonata with a Madrid manuscript connection. Keyboard Sonata in C minor, K. 158 (L. 4) is a sonata by Domenico Scarlatti from the Baroque era. PlayPiano puts it at Level 6, an estimate.
- sonata
- Baroque
- Key of C minor
- playful
Also known as D. Scarlatti Sonata in C minor (K158).
History
A scholarly collation project represents the opening of K. 158 in the Madrid Ayerbe manuscript. The work is also catalogued as L. 4 and P. 123. This is evidence of a manuscript witness, not an exact date for composition.
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What to listen for
An exposed opening receives answers
The opening gains answering figures. Hear each arrival within the developing texture.
Descending registers lead into parallel gestures
The first span descends before parallel responses reach the repeat. Follow the larger downward direction.
Related sequences return in changed colours
Later sequences recall earlier shapes with different pitch groups. Hear the connection across the contrast.
Parallel replies complete the second half
Parallel closing responses lead to the final repeat. Listen for their arrival after the preceding register changes.
How to practise it
Connect the exposed upper line before the supporting pairs enter.
- Hear the upper descent clearly.
- Preserve the paired-note tie.
- Let lower entries stay supportive.
How hard is it
Short-note articulation and contrasting phrases require balanced coordination and characterful shaping.
About this piece
- Collection
- Sonata journeys
- Licence
- CC0
- Source
- musescore.com
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