🇩🇪Franz Joseph Haydn ： 10 Minuets No.6 (German Dance III) in G-Dur Hob.IX:22

This short piece is distinguished by the poised meter of a dance and the approachable flow of its melody. Its concise phrases give the music a clear outline, while repetition helps make that shape readily perceptible. A particular point of interest is the contrast between the natural breathing of the principal melody and the light momentum created by the accompaniment. In performance, it is important to maintain the flow of the beat while carefully indicating the beginning and ending of each phrase. Rather than greatly exaggerating the dynamics, refine the note lengths and articulation to preserve the bright, elegant character of the dance. Using the pedal sparingly, so that the sound does not become blurred, will bring out the movement of the voices and the rhythmic lightness.