🇮🇹Domenico Scarlatti ： Sonata in a-moll K.3 L.378

This tightly focused sonata unfolds through the rapid exchange of short motives. Its binary form brings contrast and correspondence between the first and second sections, while recurring figures and nimble passagework give the music forward momentum. The interplay between the hands should remain clear, and the smaller note values should be played evenly without undue haste. Ornaments should retain a lightness that does not interrupt the flow, while attention to the direction of each phrase helps shape the expression. As the music moves toward its cadences, listening closely to the harmonic changes and shaping the dynamics gradually can help convey the tension and vitality contained in its concise writing.