🇩🇪Franz Joseph Haydn ： 12 New German Dance No.12 Hob.IX:12

The twelfth and final piece in Haydn’s 12 New German Dances, this dance is appealing for its clear pulse and concisely shaped phrases. The musical flow comes naturally to the fore when the contours of the melody are preserved and the accompaniment is kept light and well balanced. In performance, give careful attention to the ends of phrases, avoid exaggerating dynamic changes, and maintain a buoyant sense of rhythm. Balance the right-hand melody against the left-hand support, and articulate shorter note values with clarity to bring out the dance’s approachable character. As the closing piece of the set, it calls for a balance of lightness and poise.