Haydn Sonata in D Major Hob:XVI 37 (Allegro con brio)

[lukediv]

Hey Guys,

First movement from this sonata which is (along with the other two movements) another exam piece. Few dropped notes and the camera hasn't done a great job of picking up dynamic contrasts but please listen anyways and tell me what you think

thanks heaps

[brogers70]

I really like this sonata. You've got a good tempo, I think, but it sounds a bit like you're in a hurry to get through it. It's a good humored, witty piece, and you should maybe enjoy it a bit more as you play it. Very, very brief pauses for breath between phrases would give it a more relaxed, good-natured feel. And as you said yourself, a bit more dynamic contrast would be good; terraced dynamics.

Your left hand ornaments in the development were very good and crisp.

This movement reminds me of the last movement of the Mendelssohn violin concerto.

Good luck on the exam.

[lukediv]

Yeah it's a pretty fun piece to play. Should probs try and enjoy it more haha:)

Thanks for listening and your feedback.