Franz Joseph Haydn ： Flute Clock Piece No.28 in C-Dur Hob.XIX:28

Haydn’s Flute Clock Piece No. 28 is a miniature in C major. Within its limited range and concise writing, one can sense a bright, approachable melody and a steady, clock-like pulse. Short phrases follow one another, while changes in motifs and harmony give the music clear definition. In performance, it is important to maintain a precise beat without allowing the playing to become mechanical. Let the right-hand melody sing lightly, while keeping the left-hand accompaniment restrained and even. Add natural breathing at the ends of phrases; bringing out the brightness of the key and the work’s simple charm will make this brief piece sound lively.