Franz Joseph Haydn ： Sonata No.12 in A-Dur Hob.XVI:12

Haydn’s Sonata No. 12 in A major is an attractive work with a clear structure and refined musical speech. The gentle theme of the first movement expands its expression through exchanges between the voices and delicate ornamentation. The following Minuet is notable for its light dance rhythm and elegant sense of phrasing. The finale brings bright momentum through its lively motion. Throughout the sonata, it is important to balance the hands, remain attentive to rests and the ends of notes, and maintain a transparent tone without excessive heaviness. When ornaments are fitted naturally within the beat without interrupting the flow, the Classical style’s concision and lively dialogue come into sharper relief.