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Haydn, Franz Joseph : Sonate für Klavier Nr.35 Mov.2 Menuetto

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Music ID : 32184
Instrumentation:Piano Solo 
Genre:sonata
Total Playing Time:2 min 30 sec
Copyright:Public Domain

Commentary (2)

Author : Inada, Saeko

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.

Second Movement: Minuet, A-flat major, 3/4 time.

A da capo form (Minuet and Trio) consisting of two minuets. The Minuet section, with its consistently springy rhythms including dotted notes, creates a scherzando impression. In contrast, the Trio section exhibits gentle movement centered around smooth melodic lines.

Writer: Inada, Saeko

Author : Ooi, Kazurou

Last Updated: January 26, 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 second movement is instrumental in character and should express the joy of ensemble playing. To achieve this, for example, in Minuet 1, dividing into small and large ensemble groups and highlighting their contrast will make the music more interesting. Physically, this is controlled by dynamics.

The dynamic markings written in this movement should fundamentally be maintained until the next dynamic marking appears. That is, if 'p' is written, the 'p' should be maintained until the next dynamic marking.

Therefore, play measures 1-4 at 'p' and measures 5-8 at 'forte', clearly distinguishing between them.

In the case of Minuet 2, although the composer's score contains no dynamic markings, in contrast to the vibrant and lively Minuet 1, the soft and flowing Minuet 2 may benefit from a somewhat flatter dynamic contour. Therefore, the use of some pedal is recommended.

Writer: Ooi, Kazurou