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[Scarlatti] Introducing masterpieces and signature works from his many keyboard compositions!

Domenico Scarlatti, an Italian composer and organist who wrote as many as 555 sonatas for keyboard.

He was a major Baroque composer who revolutionized keyboard technique of his time.

If you study piano, you’ve likely encountered some of his works at least once.

In this article, we’ll introduce some of Scarlatti’s masterpieces and signature pieces.

In the videos, you’ll find not only performances on grand piano but also many on the harpsichord, the keyboard instrument of that era—be sure to enjoy the harpsichord’s distinctive timbre!

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[Scarlatti] Introducing masterpieces and signature works from his many keyboard compositions!
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1eastSonata in D minor, K. 9Domenico Scarlatti
Sonata in D minor, K. 9Domenico Scarlattiplay_arrow
This piece in D minor expands the possibilities of keyboard instruments...
2eastSonata in D minor, K.120 (L.215)Domenico Scarlatti
Sonata in D minor, K.120 (L.215)Domenico Scarlattiplay_arrow
Lively, flowing right-hand passages and the left...
3eastSonata in D minor, K. 1 (L. 366)Domenico Scarlatti
Sonata in D minor, K. 1 (L. 366)Domenico Scarlatti
This work produced by Scarlatti is short…
4eastSonata in D minor, K. 1 (L. 413)Domenico Scarlatti
Sonata in D minor, K. 1 (L. 413)Domenico Scarlattiplay_arrow
The sonatas for keyboard by Scarlatti...
5eastSonata in A major, K.101 (L.494); Sonata in B minor, K.87 (L.33); Sonata in E major, K.135 (L.224)Domenico Scarlatti
Sonata in A major, K.101 (L.494); Sonata in B minor, K.87 (L.33); Sonata in E major, K.135 (L.224)Domenico Scarlattiplay_arrow
A recording of Horowitz performing three Scarlatti sonatas.
6eastSonata in B minor, K. 27 (L. 449), Sonata in E minor, K. 198 (L. 22)Domenico Scarlatti
Sonata in B minor, K. 27 (L. 449), Sonata in E minor, K. 198 (L. 22)Domenico Scarlattiplay_arrow
This keyboard sonata composed by Scarlatti is...
7eastSonata in B-flat major, K. 545Domenico Scarlatti
Sonata in B-flat major, K. 545Domenico Scarlattiplay_arrow
This piece, with its lively and glamorous atmosphere, is truly captivating. Th...
8eastSonata in A minor, K. 109 (L. 138), Sonata in A major, K. 113 (L. 345)Domenico Scarlatti
Sonata in A minor, K. 109 (L. 138), Sonata in A major, K. 113 (L. 345)Domenico Scarlattiplay_arrow
Sonata in A minor (Sonata in A …)
9eastSonata in G major, K. 259 (L. 103)Domenico Scarlatti
Sonata in G major, K. 259 (L. 103)Domenico Scarlattiplay_arrow
A gem of a piece by Scarlatti. Light and brisk...
10eastSonata in D minor, K. 141 (L. 422)Domenico Scarlatti
Sonata in D minor, K. 141 (L. 422)Domenico Scarlattiplay_arrow
This piece is written in 3/8 time at an allegro tempo...
11eastSonata in F major, K.438 (L.381)Domenico Scarlatti
Sonata in F major, K.438 (L.381)Domenico Scarlattiplay_arrow
He wrote as many as 555 keyboard sonatas in the Baroque era…
12eastSonata in E major, K. 380 (L. 23)Domenico Scarlatti
Sonata in E major, K. 380 (L. 23)Domenico Scarlattiplay_arrow
As one of the masterpieces of keyboard music representing the Baroque era...
13eastConcerto Grosso No. 1 in F minorDomenico Scarlatti
Concerto Grosso No. 1 in F minorDomenico Scarlattiplay_arrow
The works for keyboard composed by Scarlatti…
14eastSonata in G minor, K.30 (L.499) “Cat’s Fugue”Domenico Scarlatti
Sonata in G minor, K.30 (L.499) “Cat’s Fugue”Domenico Scarlattiplay_arrow
Sonata in G minor
15eastSonata in G major, K.477 (L.290)Domenico Scarlatti
Sonata in G major, K.477 (L.290)Domenico Scarlattiplay_arrow
It is one of Scarlatti’s late works. Bright and...
16eastSonata in D major, K.140 (L.107)Domenico Scarlatti
Sonata in D major, K.140 (L.107)Domenico Scarlattiplay_arrow
The keyboard sonata, known as a masterpiece of Baroque music, ...
17eastSonata in C major, K. 460 (L. 324)Domenico Scarlatti
Sonata in C major, K. 460 (L. 324)Domenico Scarlattiplay_arrow
The opening theme, which gives a light and cheerful impression, is particu…
18eastSonata in F major, K.44 (L.432)Domenico Scarlatti
Sonata in F major, K.44 (L.432)Domenico Scarlattiplay_arrow
Lively, flowing right-hand passages and the left...
19eastSonata in F major, K.85 (L.166); Sonata in C minor, K.40 (L.357); Sonata in B-flat major, K.70 (L.50); Sonata in C major, K.95 (L.358); Sonata in C minor, K.56 (L.356)Domenico Scarlatti
Sonata in F major, K.85 (L.166); Sonata in C minor, K.40 (L.357); Sonata in B-flat major, K.70 (L.50); Sonata in C major, K.95 (L.358); Sonata in C minor, K.56 (L.356)Domenico Scarlattiplay_arrow
Alice Ader performs five sonatas by Scarlatti.
20eastConcerto grosso No. 12 in D majorDomenico Scarlatti
Concerto grosso No. 12 in D majorDomenico Scarlattiplay_arrow
Concerto Grosso No. 12 in D major, Movement I: Gr...
21eastSonata in A major, K. 209 (L. 428); Sonata in D minor, K. 32 (L. 423); Sonata in G major, K. 427 (L. 286)Domenico Scarlatti
Sonata in A major, K. 209 (L. 428); Sonata in D minor, K. 32 (L. 423); Sonata in G major, K. 427 (L. 286)Domenico Scarlattiplay_arrow
Sonata in A major (Sonata in A …
22eastSonata in F major, K.107 (L.474)Domenico Scarlatti
Sonata in F major, K.107 (L.474)Domenico Scarlattiplay_arrow
A performance of Mozart’s Sonata in F major by Bojanov.
23eastSonata in A minor, K. 3 (L. 378), Sonata in A major, K. 208 (L. 238)Domenico Scarlatti
Sonata in A minor, K. 3 (L. 378), Sonata in A major, K. 208 (L. 238)Domenico Scarlattiplay_arrow
Sonata in A minor (Sonata in A …)
24eastSonata in D minor, K. 213 (L. 108), Sonata in E major, K. 20 (L. 375)Domenico Scarlatti
Sonata in D minor, K. 213 (L. 108), Sonata in E major, K. 20 (L. 375)Domenico Scarlattiplay_arrow
Sonata in D minor (Sonata in D …
25eastSonata in G major, K.91 (L.176)Domenico Scarlatti
Sonata in G major, K.91 (L.176)Domenico Scarlattiplay_arrow
Sonata in G major
26eastSonata in D major, K. 430 (L. 463); Sonata in G major, K. 455 (L. 209); Sonata in F minor, K. 238 (L. 27)Domenico Scarlatti
Sonata in D major, K. 430 (L. 463); Sonata in G major, K. 455 (L. 209); Sonata in F minor, K. 238 (L. 27)Domenico Scarlattiplay_arrow
Sonata in D major (Sonata in D …)
27eastSonata in C minor, K. 73 (L. 217)Domenico Scarlatti
Sonata in C minor, K. 73 (L. 217)Domenico Scarlattiplay_arrow
Sonata in C minor (Sonata in C …)
28eastSonata in C major, K. 513 (L. S3)Domenico Scarlatti
Sonata in C major, K. 513 (L. S3)Domenico Scarlattiplay_arrow
Sonata in C major (Sonatas in C…
29eastSonata in F minor, K.466 (L.118)Domenico Scarlatti
Sonata in F minor, K.466 (L.118)Domenico Scarlattiplay_arrow
Sonata in F minor (Sonata in F …)
30eastSonata in E minor, K.81 (L.271)Domenico Scarlatti
Sonata in E minor, K.81 (L.271)Domenico Scarlattiplay_arrow
Sonata in E minor (Sonata in E …)
31eastSonata in E major, K.531 (L.430), Sonata in G major, K.547 (L.S28)Domenico Scarlatti
Sonata in E major, K.531 (L.430), Sonata in G major, K.547 (L.S28)Domenico Scarlattiplay_arrow
Sonata in E major (Sonatas in E…
32eastSonata in A-flat major, K.127 (L.186), Sonata in C major, K.159 (L.104)Domenico Scarlatti
Sonata in A-flat major, K.127 (L.186), Sonata in C major, K.159 (L.104)Domenico Scarlattiplay_arrow
Sonata in A-flat major (Sonata in A…
33eastSonata in D minor, K. 88 (L. 36)Domenico Scarlatti
Sonata in D minor, K. 88 (L. 36)Domenico Scarlattiplay_arrow
Sonata in G minor (Sonata in G m…
34eastConcerto Grosso No. 5 in D minorDomenico Scarlatti
Concerto Grosso No. 5 in D minorDomenico Scarlattiplay_arrow
Concerto Grosso No. 5 in D minor, I. Largo…
35eastSonata in D minor, K. 89 (L. 211)Domenico Scarlatti
Sonata in D minor, K. 89 (L. 211)Domenico Scarlattiplay_arrow
Sonata in D minor (Sonata in D …
36eastSonata in D minor, K. 90 (L. 106)Domenico Scarlatti
Sonata in D minor, K. 90 (L. 106)Domenico Scarlattiplay_arrow
Sonata in D minor (Sonata in D …
37eastSonata in D major, K. 177 (L. 364), Sonata in D major, K. 178 (L. 162)Domenico Scarlatti
Sonata in D major, K. 177 (L. 364), Sonata in D major, K. 178 (L. 162)Domenico Scarlattiplay_arrow
Sonata in D major (Sonata in D …)
38eastSonata in D minor, K. 18 (L. 416), Sonata in C major, K. 132 (L. 457), Sonata in A minor, K. 175 (L. 429)Domenico Scarlatti
Sonata in D minor, K. 18 (L. 416), Sonata in C major, K. 132 (L. 457), Sonata in A minor, K. 175 (L. 429)Domenico Scarlattiplay_arrow
Sonata in D minor (Sonata in D …
39eastSonata in D major, K.119 (L.415)Domenico Scarlatti
Sonata in D major, K.119 (L.415)Domenico Scarlattiplay_arrow
Sonata in D major (Sonata in D …)
40eastSonata in C minor, K. 11 (L. 352); Sonata in G major, K. 144Domenico Scarlatti
Sonata in C minor, K. 11 (L. 352); Sonata in G major, K. 144Domenico Scarlattiplay_arrow
Sonata in C minor (Sonata in C …)