Domenico Scarlatti ： Sonata in C-Dur K.270 L.459

Scarlatti’s Sonata in C major, K.270, L.459, is a single-movement sonata defined by lively motion and clear contours. Built on a binary structure, it unfolds as short motifs and figures are passed between voices, while changes of tonality and sonority emerge vividly through the repeats. The dialogue between the hands, finely articulated passages, and divisions between phrases are among its highlights. In performance, it is important not to hurry the tempo, maintaining an airy lightness without becoming mechanical while keeping the notes even. Ornaments and leaps should be clearly articulated, and a sense of breath in rests and cadences helps bring out the momentum and expression within its concise structure.