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Haydn, Franz Joseph : Sonate für Klavier Nr.5 Mov.3 Menuet

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Music ID : 32117
Instrumentation:Piano Solo 
Genre:sonata
Total Playing Time:2 min 30 sec
Copyright:Public Domain

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Author : Ooi, Kazurou

Last Updated: December 16, 2024
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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.

There are two points to consider:

  • One is the overall tempo. While it is certainly possible to play at a very fast tempo, considering the indication "Menuet," it is appropriate to perform at a moderate tempo, characteristic of a Menuet.
  • The other concerns the concept of ensemble. For instance, envision an orchestra: assume the opening, from the beginning to the second beat of measure 4, is played by the tutti, posing a question. In response, from the third beat of measure 4 to measure 8, a smaller ensemble (with fewer instruments) provides an answer. The small ensemble then continues from measure 9 to 16, followed by another tutti section from measure 17 to the second beat of measure 20, and then returns to a small ensemble until measure 24. This approach alone should facilitate dynamic contrast and make the form clearer to the listener. In the Trio section as well, consider the passages where the left hand plays octaves as tutti, and other sections as a small ensemble.
Writer: Ooi, Kazurou