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Haydn, Franz Joseph : Sonate für Klavier Nr.57 Mov.1 Moderato

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Music ID : 32244
Instrumentation:Piano Solo 
Genre:sonata
Total Playing Time:7 min 00 sec
Copyright:Public Domain

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Author : Ooi, Kazurou

Last Updated: April 3, 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 unique first movement is fundamentally conceived as a dialogue between two voices. While the number of notes increases towards the end of each section, thickening the texture to as many as four voices, it is essentially a two-voice texture. Therefore, the primary aim should be to achieve independence of the voices, respecting both parts. There may be instances where one voice executes a crescendo while the other performs a diminuendo; thus, ensure that each voice maintains internal coherence. For example, in measure 2, the left-hand voice ascends, so its volume might gradually increase, whereas the right-hand voice descends from the suspension F to the resolution E. Therefore, apply a diminuendo to the right hand and a crescendo to the left hand. The essence of this sonata's first movement is, above all, to maintain a "smooth horizontal flow." Consequently, without perceiving the vertical beats (even if intellectually aware of them), strive for a legato, semi-improvised, and smooth flow. Furthermore, even when forte markings appear, such as in measure 30, or when octave scales are written, never play loudly or aggressively; instead, perform with an unwavering focus on a smooth, horizontal flow.

Writer: Ooi, Kazurou
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