🇮🇹Domenico Scarlatti ： Sonata “Pastoralle” in F-Dur K.446 L.433

Scarlatti’s Sonata “Pastoralle” leaves a vivid impression through its bright, gentle character and the graceful movement of melodies exchanged across the keyboard. As a single-movement sonata, it unfolds through short phrases and repetitions, allowing the contrast between the opening and closing sections to be heard clearly. The melody should be shaped lyrically while keeping the accompaniment restrained, and ornaments should be played with clarity without disturbing the musical flow. Careful attention to exchanges between the hands and to rests, together with a delicate sense of pulse within the gentle expression, brings the work’s charm to life.