🇩🇪Franz Joseph Haydn ： 12 New German Dance No.10 in C-Dur Hob.IX:12

This miniature is marked by a clear dance pulse and concise, well-balanced phrases. The roles of melody and accompaniment are easy to distinguish, allowing the listener to appreciate the exchange of melodic material and the sense of balance created by repetition within its compact span. A key attraction is the subtle change of expression that emerges while the light rhythmic flow is maintained. In performance, keep the metric weight clear and let the right-hand melody sing naturally, while the left hand remains restrained and supports the dance-like motion. Shape the phrase divisions carefully, and use moderate dynamics and a light touch to bring out the piece’s poised character.