🇮🇹Domenico Scarlatti ： Sonata in A-Dur K.452

Scarlatti’s Sonata in A major, K.452, is a concise and propulsive sonata whose appeal lies in its finely detailed motion and treatment of ornamentation. As the first and second sections unfold with repeats, short motifs reappear in varied forms, while exchanges between the hands bring vitality to the music. Each voice should be clearly shaped, and ornaments should be handled lightly without interrupting the flow. Carefully observing phrase divisions while maintaining buoyant beats and a steady tempo brings out the transparent sonority and the engaging, conversational character of the piece. In the repeats, avoid reproducing the music mechanically; subtle expressive changes the second time can also make the overall structure easier to perceive.