🇮🇹Domenico Scarlatti ： Sonata in c-moll K.226 L.112

Scarlatti’s Sonata in C minor, K.226, L.112, is shaped in a concise binary form, weaving singing melodic lines with delicate ornamentation characteristic of the keyboard. Material introduced in the first half is developed in the second, making the shifts of key and changes in tension especially engaging. Ornaments should not be played merely for speed, but should support the direction of the melody and the flow of the beat. Carefully distinguish the voices in each hand, naturally shape the peaks of the phrases, and aim for a clear touch that keeps overlapping sounds from becoming blurred. In the repeats, slight changes in expression and breathing can make the structure easier to perceive.