Franz Joseph Haydn ： Sonata No.53 in e-moll Hob.XVI:34 Op.42

Haydn’s Sonata No. 53 is cast in three movements. The first unfolds with tense, fast-moving energy, with finely exchanged phrases and clear rhythmic definition providing key points of interest. In the following slow movement, the singing quality of the melody and the changing harmony invite careful attention. The finale brings the work together with its lively motion. In performance, it is important to clarify the interplay between the hands, shape the ornaments naturally within the musical flow, and make effective use of dynamic contrast and the space around rests. Restrained pedaling helps preserve the transparency characteristic of the Classical style.