Domenico Scarlatti ： Sonata in F-Dur K.78 L.75

Scarlatti’s Sonata in F major, K.78, L.75 is a clear and energetic piece in which short motives are passed swiftly between the voices, driving the music forward. Within a two-part structure whose opening and latter sections respond to one another, the finely detailed movement of the notes and rhythmic momentum are central points of interest. Ornaments and passing figures should remain light rather than heavy, shaped with an even, articulate touch. Clarifying the exchanges between the hands and carefully shaping dynamics toward the peaks of each phrase brings out the vitality and transparency of the concise writing. Avoiding an excessively fast tempo and preserving rests and note values carefully also helps maintain coherence without losing the music’s sense of motion.