🇮🇹Domenico Scarlatti ： Sonata in c-moll K.40 L.357

Among Scarlatti’s keyboard sonatas, this work condenses clear rhythmic energy and lively motion into a concise single movement. It may be understood as a binary form with repeats, in which the material introduced in the first half is developed in the second, creating tension and forward momentum. The delicate ornaments and runs should not simply be played quickly; they need to remain clearly articulated while preserving the flow of the beat. Bringing out the exchanges between the hands and clarifying the direction and divisions of each phrase reveals the sense of dialogue within the economical writing. Use the pedal sparingly, allowing crisp articulation and natural dynamic shaping to guide the performance.