Domenico Scarlatti ： Sonata in A-Dur K.182 L.139

Among Scarlatti’s keyboard sonatas, this piece is especially memorable for its lightness, created by finely detailed motion and a clear rhythmic profile. Based essentially on a binary design, it develops the musical material introduced in the first section as it moves into other keys in the second, building tension toward the closing cadence. The exchanges of short motifs and the contrast between chords and melody are also worth listening for. In performance, avoid making the sound too heavy, and keep the outlines of the notes and the flow of the ornaments clear. Balance the two hands carefully, shape the sectional points of the phrases, and bring out natural dynamics and forward momentum.