Franz Joseph Haydn ： 10 Minuets No.10 (German Dance IX) in A-Dur Hob.IX:22

The tenth piece from Haydn’s “10 Minuets” is a concise minuet with a poised meter and an approachable melody. Its clear musical shape emerges from the steady triple-meter flow, well-defined phrases, and repetition. The key to performance is to let the right-hand melody sing naturally while keeping the left-hand accompaniment light and balanced, preserving the character of a graceful dance. Small breaths at the ends of phrases and restrained dynamic contrasts can bring out its elegant vitality. Use the pedal sparingly to prevent the sound from becoming blurred, and avoid overemphasizing the first beat; a gentle sense of weight will suit the piece well.