🇮🇹Domenico Scarlatti ： Sonata in B-Dur K.172 L.S40

Among Scarlatti’s keyboard sonatas, this work condenses delicate movement and a clear rhythmic character into a concise single-movement form. Built on a binary structure in which the first and second halves correspond with one another, it gains momentum through the repetition of short motives and changes of register. Highlights include the lively exchange of passages and the contrasts that emerge at the ends of phrases. In performance, it is important to clarify the roles of the two hands and to incorporate the ornaments naturally into the musical flow. Avoiding excessive reliance on the pedal while maintaining clear articulation and a steady sense of pulse brings out the transparent sonority and conversational character.