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Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus : Sonate für Klavier Nr.4  Mov.2 Menuetto I - Menuetto II

Work Overview

Music ID : 30496
Instrumentation:Piano Solo 
Genre:sonata
Total Playing Time:4 min 30 sec
Copyright:Public Domain

Commentary (1)

Author : Ooi, Kazurou

Last Updated: July 21, 2025
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Note: This article is automatically translated from the original Japanese text. The author of the original work did not supervise this translation.

As mentioned in the performance tips for the first movement, when considering the entire sonata as a programmatic sonata and also taking into account the third movement, I believe this second movement can still be relatively subdued. While the third movement becomes very active and dynamic, this second movement should be played with a slight restraint in anticipation of it.

Physically, avoid producing excessive forte. Even when 'forte' is indicated, do not produce excessive volume, and aim for a soft, rather than mechanical, sound quality. There are many dotted rhythms, which can lead to stiffness; therefore, instead of very sharp dots, almost approaching double dots, play with a slightly looser rhythmic tendency, and above all, gently.

When transitioning from Minuet 1 to Minuet 2, and when returning to Minuet 1 via D.C., avoid creating unnecessary pauses and do not interrupt the musical flow. Proceed directly into the next section.

If the first movement is a highly expressive aria, consider this a minuet full of anticipation, where a slightly optimistic tendency begins to emerge.

Writer: Ooi, Kazurou