Franz Joseph Haydn ： Flute Clock Piece No.15 in F-Dur Hob.XIX:15

This concise and charming piece is marked by the bright, refined sonority of F major. Its limited range and clear rhythms bring the outline of the melody into focus, while natural rises and falls can be felt even within its brief phrases. The points to appreciate are the transparent texture, in which the roles of melody and accompaniment are clearly distinguished, and the steady flow of the beat. In performance, keep the pulse stable while allowing the melody to sing lightly, without making the music sound mechanically rigid. Even fingerwork and a slight breath at the ends of phrases help bring out the work’s simple beauty.