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Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) “Haydn is, together with Schumann, probably the most neglected and misunderstood of the greatest composers. It degrades one.

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2 Joseph Haydn (1732-1809)

3 “Haydn is, together with Schumann, probably the most neglected and misunderstood of the greatest composers. It degrades one of history’s most innovative composers into a lovable but minor figure.” -András Schiff

4  HAYDN AT THE KEYBOARD  KEYBOARD INSTRUMENTS IN HAYDN’S TIME & HAYDN’S CHOICE OF INSTRUMENTS  HAYDN’S STYLE AND PERFORMANCE OF PIANO SONATAS

5  London Performance March 2, 1792 Importance of this performance Samuel Wesley & Graeme Skinner's reports on Haydn's performance

6 “With the utmost Accuracy and Precision,” undoubtedly to the added delight of an already dazzled audience.” - Samuel Wesley “The renowned composer so electrified the audience, as to excite an attention and a pleasure superior to any that had ever.” - Graeme Skinner

7 C.P.E. Bach & The Clavichord The Harpsichord The Fortepiano

8  The double-manual harpsichord Ex. Sonata in E-flat Major, Hob. XVI: 25/II, mm. 29-30 Ex. Sonata in F Major, Hob. XVI: 23/II, mm. 6

9  The fortepiano Ex. Sonata in C Major, Hob. XVI: 50/I, mm. 120-123 Open Pedal marking

10 Dynamics marking Ex. Sonata in E-flat Major, Hob. XVI: 49/II, mm. 57-66

11  Haydn & C.P.E. Bach's relationship “I did not come away from my instrument until I had played through them all, and anyone who knows me well must realize that I owe a great deal to Emanuel Bach, that I have understood him and studied him diligently.” - Joseph Haydn

12  C.P.E. Bach's inspiration  Haydn's uniqueness

13 The Turn - Haydn Ornament Ex. Sonata in D Major, Hob. XVI: 19/II, mm. 64 The Appoggiaturas Ex. Sonata in E-flat Major, Hob. XVI: 45/I, mm. 15

14  Written-Out cadenzas w/ "Tenuto" fermatas Ex. Sonata in c Minor, Hob. XVI: 20, mm. 24-26

15  Cadenzas improvisation Ex. Before the end in slow movements in two of Haydn's early piano sonatas, Hob. XVI: 19 & 46

16  Sonata in D Major, Hob: XVI: 19 - Galant Style  Sonata in g Minor, Hob. XVI: 44 - Empfindsamer Stil

17  Alteration major and minor keys  Choice of fingerings  "Black & White" characters

18 “Dear Haydn, how I love you! But other pianists? They're rather lukewarm towards you. Which is a great shame.” - Sviatoslav Richter

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