Haydn Variations in F Minor

[Alde]

What do you think?  Perform with or without repeats?

[rob47]

if you don't have a time limit then yes, do the repeats

[kitty on the keys]

I agree, it depends on the length of your program. Just be careful of the mood changes so the piece holds together--or it sounds like several mini-pieces. This is one of my favorite pieces of keyboard literature !


Kitty on the keys

[cherub_rocker1979]

Personally, I prefer it without the repeats.  I posted a recording of this in the audition room not too long ago, in case you're interested.

[rob47]

and what's up with Haydn not indicating a repeat at the end of the 1st half of the F major section in the 2nd variation?

[Alde]

and what's up with Haydn not indicating a repeat at the end of the 1st half of the F major section in the 2nd variation?

It is interesting to note that Brendel repeats this section.  He also omits the coda before the return of the main theme.