🇮🇹Domenico Scarlatti ： Sonata in H-Dur K.261 L.148

Scarlatti’s Sonata K.261 condenses a singing melody and a light, flowing movement across the keyboard into a concise single-movement structure. The first and second sections proceed in contrast, with their respective characters brought into focus through repetition. In performance, ornaments and quick notes should not be treated as mere patterns; instead, follow the direction of the melody and maintain a natural sense of breath. Clear exchanges between the hands, evenness in the tone, and a supple expression that avoids mechanical rigidity help bring out the sonata’s appeal.