Franz Joseph Haydn ： Flute Clock Piece No.4 in C-Dur Hob.XIX:4

One of Haydn’s pieces for a flute clock, this concise miniature brings together a clear melody and a regular rhythmic motion within a brief span. Its balanced succession of simple phrases, along with the transparency created by the limited range and number of notes, is one of its attractions. On the piano, the performance should not become merely mechanically precise: keep the pulse steady while allowing the melody to emerge naturally. Shape the small figures with lightness and care, and clarify the phrase divisions and dynamics to convey the piece’s poised character.