Domenico Scarlatti ： Sonata in e-moll K.402 L.427

Within its calm flow, this concise and richly nuanced sonata weaves singing melodies with delicate ornamentation. The opening and latter sections respond to one another, while the exchange of melodic lines and changes in harmony sustain a quiet sense of tension. Its appeal lies in the shading created by the overlap of melody and inner voices, as well as in the way the ornaments add expression without disturbing the musical flow. In performance, bring out the right-hand melody clearly while keeping the left hand light and poised, with careful attention to the breathing of each phrase. Use the pedal sparingly to avoid clouding the sound, and shape the ornaments with a natural, unmechanical flow.