🇩🇪Franz Joseph Haydn ： Flute Clock Piece No.5 in C-Dur Hob.XIX:5

One of Haydn’s small pieces written for a flute clock, this work condenses the appeal of a concise melody and clear rhythmic motion into a limited span of time. Its short musical ideas unfold in a well-balanced manner, combining lightness with the poised symmetry characteristic of the Classical style. In performance, it is important to keep the pulse steady while carefully distinguishing the roles of melody and accompaniment. Delicate figures should be played without tension; an even, bright tone and natural phrasing will bring out the work’s wit and graceful lightness.