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Piano Sonata Hob. XVI:27, movement I is a sonata by Joseph Haydn from the Classical era. PlayPiano puts it at Level 6, an estimate.
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Also known as Joseph Haydn: Hob. XVI:27, first movement (Allegro con brio).
History
The opening movement of Haydn’s G-major Sonata, Hob. XVI:27, is marked Allegro con brio. It introduces a three-movement journey that continues with a Menuetto and ends with a Presto.
Sources
What to listen for
The second theme drives the development
Recognise the second thematic idea as the principal material reworked in the development.
How to practise it
Upbeat, dotted groups and repetition; gaps in supporting chords.
- Practise the change from decorated unequal pairs to repeated equal notes without speeding up.
- Keep the supporting rests open rather than sustaining every chord through them.
How hard is it
Level 6, estimated
Classical articulation, quick gestures and contrasting phrases require precise coordination and clear structure.
About this piece
- Collection
- Sonata journeys
- Licence
- Public Domain
- Source
- mutopiaproject.org
More by Joseph Haydn
- Piano Sonata Hob. XVI:27, movement IILevel 5, estimatedWith Maestro
- Piano Sonata in E minor, Hob. XVI:34, ILevel 7, estimatedWith Maestro
- Piano Sonata in C minor, Hob. XVI:20, movement ILevel 8, estimatedWith Maestro
