Franz Joseph Haydn ： Flute Clock Piece No.9 in C-Dur Hob.XIX:9

This is a concise and bright C-major miniature from Haydn’s collection of pieces for the flute clock. Short phrases unfold with a clear sense of meter, while the limited range and simple writing still convey lively motion and an appealingly familiar sound. The piece is compactly shaped as a whole, with small points of punctuation and phrase endings forming its musical character. In performance, it is important to maintain the rhythmic steadiness associated with a mechanical instrument without making the sound heavy, bringing out its lightness through clear articulation and natural dynamic shading.