🇮🇹Domenico Scarlatti ： Sonata in Es-Dur K.371 L.17

This sonata condenses lively rhythms and clear phrase-to-phrase dialogue into a short single movement. Material introduced in the first half is developed and rearranged in the second, while changes of key and repetition create a strong sense of forward motion. The rapid succession of notes should be clean and well defined without becoming mechanical; it is important to maintain the flow of the beat while giving each phrase a clear sense of direction. Ornaments and passing figures should be played lightly so that they enhance the principal melody, and careful balance between the hands brings out the transparent dialogue and vivid, dance-like motion. The contrasting character of the two halves and the growing tension approaching the close are also important points to hear.