Domenico Scarlatti (1685–1757) composed over 500 keyboard sonatas during his lifetime, establishing himself as one of the most prolific and inventive composers for the instrument. His sonatas bridge the Baroque and Classical periods, combining the contrapuntal sophistication of his era with a harmonic language that points toward the Classical style that would dominate the next generation.
Scarlatti spent much of his career in Spain and Portugal, where he served as a court musician and keyboard instructor. His works reveal the influence of Spanish guitar idioms and folk music, giving his writing a distinctive character that sets him apart from his contemporaries. The K. 113 sonata exemplifies his gift for crafting technically engaging pieces that reward both the performer and listener with memorable melodies and satisfying harmonic progressions.
