Domenico Scarlatti ： Sonata in a-moll K.382 L.S33

This keyboard sonata is marked by finely worked melodic movement and a clear rhythmic character typical of Scarlatti. Within a two-part structure in which the first and second sections are each repeated, changes of musical figures and tonal areas create contrast and give the piece a sense of tension. Performers should distinguish the character of each section while maintaining a clear sense of phrase direction. Ornaments and passing notes should remain light and articulate, and careful coordination is needed when musical ideas pass between the hands. Keeping the articulation lively and the phrasing natural, while adding subtle variation on repeats, brings out the work’s forward momentum.