Franz Joseph Haydn ： Sonata No.19 in e-moll Hob.XVI:47bis

Among Haydn’s keyboard sonatas, this work offers a rewarding blend of tight structural clarity and subtle changes in expression. Its highlights include the clear exchange of phrases, the contrasting character of its movements, and its light, flowing passages. Careful attention should be paid to keeping the melody prominent while balancing the inner voices and accompaniment. Ornaments should sound natural within the pulse rather than mechanical, and the resonance of rests and phrase endings deserves equal care. Instead of exaggerating dynamic changes, shape the tension and release of each passage with restraint to make the musical flow even clearer.