🇩🇪Franz Joseph Haydn ： 10 Minuets No.4 in Es-Dur Hob.IX:22

The fourth piece from Haydn’s “10 Minuets” is a short work distinguished by the characteristic step of the minuet in triple meter and its balanced phrasing. The principal melody is approachable, while the interplay with the accompaniment creates a light, conversational quality. Listening for the shape of the first and second halves reveals how the expression changes within the recurring rhythmic character. In performance, avoid making the first beat too heavy, and preserve the poised lift of a dance. Bring out the melody clearly, allow a small breath at the ends of phrases, and articulate ornamental notes naturally without interrupting the flow. This brings out both the music’s elegance and its vitality.