🇮🇹Domenico Scarlatti ： Sonata in A-Dur K.321 L.258

This sonata offers the crisp rhythms and clear forward momentum characteristic of Scarlatti’s keyboard sonatas. It unfolds in a single movement, built on a two-part form in which both the first and second sections are repeated, while delicate figurations and ornaments keep the music moving lightly. Points to listen for include the exchange of short musical figures and the changes in expression at the ends of phrases. In performance, it is important to balance the hands and bring out each voice clearly, while incorporating the ornaments naturally into the musical flow. Rather than rushing mechanically, a sense of rhythmic spring and well-shaped space around the rests helps bring out the work’s refreshing character.