Haydn, Franz Joseph : Sonate für Klavier Nr.49 Mov.3 Menuet: Moderato
Work Overview
Genre:sonata
Total Playing Time:4 min 00 sec
Copyright:Public Domain
Commentary (1)
Author : Ooi, Kazurou
Last Updated: April 3, 2025
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Author : Ooi, Kazurou
This third movement is not intended for a large ensemble like an orchestra; rather, please imagine a string quartet.
With the exception of a few measures, this third movement proceeds mostly in three voices. Please experiment with various articulations, such as legato and détaché, envisioning them as played by string instruments.
The piece itself does not express intense emotions; instead, it is recommended to perform it gracefully, maintaining a calm psychological state.
Both the Minuet and the Trio can be sung expressively within the given temporal framework. In the Minuet section, a distinction in timbre and dynamics between C-sharp minor and E major is desired.
Please maintain a slight sense of tension.
In the Trio section, consider each phrase to be four measures long.
This results in 12 measures (4x3) for both the first and second halves; please think of it as 4x3, not 6x2.
Furthermore, play the Trio section calmly, with dynamics and tone quality that symmetrically contrast with the Minuet section.