Franz Joseph Haydn ： Flute Clock Piece No.12 in C-Dur Hob.XIX:12

No. 12 from Haydn’s Flute Clock Pieces is a miniature distinguished by the bright, well-balanced sound of C major. Within its concise writing, a tuneful melody and regular rhythms move forward with a clear sense of unity, evoking the crisp motion of music for a mechanical clock. Though brief, the piece makes the roles of melody and accompaniment easy to perceive, while the phrasing and flow of the music provide its main points of interest. In performance, aim to maintain a steady pulse while using a light touch that does not make the sound overly hard. Allow the melody to emerge naturally, keep the smaller note values even, and add a slight sense of breath within the music’s poise.