🇮🇹Domenico Scarlatti ： Sonata in b-moll K.228 L.399

This one-movement sonata is built on a binary form, weaving long-breathed melodies and delicate ornamentation into a concise structure. The interplay between the singing right-hand figures and the supporting left hand is a central point of interest, calling for careful balance between the voices and a clear sense of phrase direction. Keep the shape of both the first and second sections in mind, and introduce subtle changes of expression and sonority on the repeat to clarify the musical flow. Ornaments should not be rushed, but allowed to sing naturally as part of the melodic line. Use the pedal sparingly to avoid blurring the sound, listening closely to the harmonic changes while shaping the music’s delicate nuances.