Domenico Scarlatti ： Sonata in C-Dur K.398 L.218

Scarlatti’s Sonata in C major, K.398, L.218 is a bright and lively single-movement keyboard work. The music unfolds through the exchange of short motifs, while the fine interplay between the right-hand melody and left-hand accompaniment gives the piece a light forward momentum. In its repeatable structure of two sections, the changes of key and development of the musical material are especially engaging. It is important to distinguish the voices clearly and shape ornaments and passing notes naturally without rushing them. Keeping the wrists flexible, avoiding excessive force in leaps and repeated notes, and maintaining a bright sonority with a light, effortless flow will bring out the work’s appeal.