D.Scarlatti, Keyboard Sonata, K.32 (L.423) "Aria" in D minor (Youri Egorov)

Описание: D.Scarlatti, Keyboard Sonata, K.32 (L.423) "Aria" in D minor (Youri Egorov)

D.Scarlatti's Keyboard Sonata, K.32 (L.423) "Aria" in D minor, with a theme-and-structure analysis and synchronized sheet music (score)
Performance: Youri Egorov (piano), possibly 1970s–80s, Quintessence BVBA, 2016.
Analysis, Score Editing, Synch: ScoreMan


OVERVIEW

Domenico Scarlatti’s Keyboard Sonata in D minor, K.32 (L.423), often known as the “Aria”, is a gentle, slow, and deeply expressive work.
Rather than showcasing brilliance or virtuosity, the sonata unfolds with a calm, singing line and a sense of quiet contemplation.
Its restrained tempo and smooth melodic flow give it an almost vocal quality, as if it were a wordless song.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Scarlatti composed this sonata during his years in Spain, where he wrote the majority of his keyboard works for the harpsichord, largely for the use of Maria Barbara.
While many of his sonatas are lively and rhythmically sharp, pieces like K.32 reveal a more intimate side of his musical personality.
The nickname “Aria,” although not Scarlatti’s own, reflects how later musicians perceived the piece’s lyrical and song-like character.
At a time when keyboard music often emphasized figuration and brilliance, this sonata stands out for its sustained melodic thinking.

MUSICAL SIGNIFICANCE

Musically, K.32 is significant for its simplicity and expressive depth.
Within the traditional binary form, Scarlatti creates long-breathed phrases and subtle harmonic shifts that give the music emotional weight without overt drama.
The slow pace invites careful attention to tone, balance, and ornamentation, especially in modern piano performance.
This sonata demonstrates that Scarlatti was capable of profound lyricism and emotional restraint, anticipating later developments in expressive keyboard writing.
It is often valued as one of his most poetic and introspective sonatas, offering a quiet but lasting emotional impact.



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