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Haydn, Franz Joseph : Sonate für Klavier Nr.39 Mov.3 Finale: Presto

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Music ID : 32197
Instrumentation:Piano Solo 
Genre:sonata
Total Playing Time:2 min 30 sec
Copyright:Public Domain

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Author : Ooi, Kazurou

Last Updated: March 5, 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.

This third movement begins with an anacrusis. The theme often begins on the third beat with a tie, and when the theme is varied, for example, from measure 42 onwards, the theme's melody enters on the off-beat. In light of these matters, this third movement especially demands that the performer feel the beat. Clearly recognize where the strong beats fall, and play while "constantly counting in three." Otherwise, the listener will truly lose the beat and even the first beat will become indistinguishable.

In this sense, when sections change, or when rests continue as in measure 104, absolutely do not take any extra time; continue counting and proceed. For example, when transitioning to the next section at measure 24, ensure that the third beat of measure 25 is clearly heard as the third beat, so as not to lose the timing. From the beginning to the final measure, the music does not stop except for fermatas. There are no ritardandos whatsoever. From start to finish, proceed consistently at a single tempo, counting precisely, and unwaveringly.

Writer: Ooi, Kazurou

Author : Saitoh, Noriko

Last Updated: September 1, 2020
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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.

The finale of the third movement is a Presto in D major and 3/4 time. It is written in rondo form, and its theme is characterized by double notes such as thirds and sixths. The final recurrence of this theme is marked with a fermata, followed by a 23-bar coda.

Writer: Saitoh, Noriko