🇩🇪Franz Joseph Haydn ： Flute Clock Piece No.1 in C-Dur Hob.XIX:1

A concise miniature intended for performance on a mechanical flute clock. Within its brief span, it brings together a clear sense of meter and an appealing melody, with the roles of melody and accompaniment easy to hear. Rather than following a large-scale development, listeners can appreciate the balance of recurring ideas, changes of register, and the flow toward the close. On the piano, the performance should not imitate the mechanism too closely; instead, maintain a steady tempo while allowing the melody to sing lightly. Clear articulation of ornaments and shorter note values, a well-balanced texture between the hands, and a sense of breath in each short phrase bring out the piece’s simple charm and refined construction.