Allegro; Minuet-Trio-Minuet; Adagio;
Finale: Allegro molto
It
is easy to underestimate the importance of Haydn both in the general course of
musical history and as a composer for the piano. The qualities of his sonatas and other shorter pieces are similar
to those of the more familiar string quartets and symphonies, particularly in
the composer's rhythmic structure and in his humor and inventiveness.
This is a rather obscure, early harpsichord sonata by Haydn. Each movement is a jewel; the first
movement, Allegro, is full of humor.
The carefree elegance of the Minuet brilliantly surrounds and contrasts
the melancholy Trio section. The Adagio
is a prayer. The Finale is utter joy. Su Jeon
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Franz Joseph Haydn
Sonata in G Major, Hob XVI No. 6 Play
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Sonata in G Major, Hob XVI no. 6 Joseph Haydn
Allegro; Minuet-Trio-Minuet; Adagio; Finale: Allegro molto
It is easy to underestimate the importance of Haydn both in the general course of musical history and as a composer for the piano. The qualities of his sonatas and other shorter pieces are similar to those of the more familiar string quartets and symphonies, particularly in the composer's rhythmic structure and in his humor and inventiveness.
This is a rather obscure, early harpsichord sonata by Haydn. Each movement is a jewel; the first movement, Allegro, is full of humor. The carefree elegance of the Minuet brilliantly surrounds and contrasts the melancholy Trio section. The Adagio is a prayer. The Finale is utter joy. Su Jeon
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