🇮🇹Domenico Scarlatti ： Sonata in h-moll K.497 L.146

Scarlatti’s Sonata K.497 is shaped in a concise two-part form, weaving songful lines with delicate ornamentation. Material introduced in the first section unfolds in the second, drawing the ear through changes in harmony and tension. Ornamentation should be played clearly without being rushed, following the natural breath of the melodic line. Listen carefully to the individual voices and keep the accompaniment light; allowing the phrases to move naturally toward their peaks brings out the work’s introspective character and continuity. In the repeats, subtle changes in dynamics and tone color can add variety while preserving the overall balance.