Domenico Scarlatti ： Sonata in b-moll K.131 L.300

This work is marked by the richly shaded sonority of B-flat minor and the expressive, vocal quality of its melodies. Within its single-movement flow, founded on binary form, short motifs are passed between the voices, creating forward momentum, while changes of key generate tension and release. Ornamentation should support the beauty of the melodic line; it is important not to hurry the note values and to shape the melody toward each phrase peak. Clear dialogue between the hands, light and well-defined articulation, and delicate dynamic shading that preserves the minor-key atmosphere help balance refinement with emotional depth.