🇮🇹Domenico Scarlatti ： Sonata “Pastoralle” in a-moll K.451 L.243

Among Scarlatti’s keyboard sonatas, this piece is marked by a gentle, pastoral sense of motion suggested by its title, together with delicate ornamentation. Within its single movement, the first and second halves unfold in contrast, shaping a clear overall flow. Keep the melody singing while organizing the movement of the inner voices and accompaniment, so that the musical structure remains lucid. Do not rush the ornaments; fit them naturally within the beat and identify the peaks of each phrase. Use the pedal only to support the resonance, and aim for light, clear articulation with a sense of breath to bring out the music’s simplicity and refinement.