The Cat's Fugue
Composer:
Domenico Scarlatti
Arranger:
Catalog numbers:
SMC SU176/ HL 3776010
Price:
$17.95
Duration (minutes):
4
Detailed Instrumentation:
Brass Quintet
According to legend, Scarlatti was relaxing after an evening of composing and teaching when his pet cat decided to take a walk across the keys of his harpsichord. Upon hearing this, he decided to use this subject for his own piece, Sonata in g minor, K. 30-L. 499.