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Haydn, Franz Joseph : Sonate für Klavier Nr.62 Mov.3 Finale (Presto)

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Music ID : 32259
Instrumentation:Piano Solo 
Genre:sonata
Total Playing Time:4 min 30 sec
Copyright:Public Domain

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Author : Ooi, Kazurou

Last Updated: May 30, 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.

A critical aspect to consider in this third movement is the matter of timing. Firstly, regarding all fermatas: in the Classical period, a fermata should generally be understood as extending the notated duration by approximately 1.5 times. Consequently, when a fermata is placed on an eighth rest, it indicates a very brief breath, yet many performers tend to take a prolonged pause at this point.

For instance, if the fermata on the eighth rest in measure 8 is held for an excessively long duration, then, following that interpretive convention, the fermata in measure 55 would also be extended considerably.

Furthermore, as exemplified by the fermata in measure 77, when an eighth rest follows a fermata, one must count the eighth rest immediately after the sound ceases and proceed; it is imperative not to take a quarter rest's worth or more of time here.

When Haydn places a fermata on an eighth rest, it truly signifies only a very slight breath. For a reference recording, please listen to the performance by Mr. Kousuke Kita, which is recommended by this Piano Encyclopedia. His performance demonstrates the correct timing.

Writer: Ooi, Kazurou

Author : Saitoh, Noriko

Last Updated: February 9, 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 third movement is in Presto, 3/4 time. It is written in E-flat major, the same key as the first movement, and is in rondo form. While the previous two movements began with chords, this movement commences with five repetitions of a single note, the third of the tonic triad. Furthermore, pauses indicated by fermatas are observed throughout. Moreover, neither crescendos nor diminuendos are notated anywhere in this movement, making dynamic changes and contrasts without gradual transitions a distinctive feature.

Writer: Saitoh, Noriko

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