🇮🇹Domenico Scarlatti ： Sonata in B-Dur K.249 L.39

Among Scarlatti’s keyboard sonatas, this piece stands out for its clear rhythmic energy and lively motion. Built around a concise binary form in a single movement, it moves forward as short motives are passed between the right and left hands. The repetitions bring changes of tonality, while the return and development of the material in the second half heighten the sense of tension. The ornaments and smaller figures should be played with clarity and sparkle, with careful attention to the dialogue between the hands. Rather than letting the tempo run away, performers should shape the direction of each phrase, organize the cadences, and maintain distinct accents within the lightness.