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May
The final movement of The Sonata in D Major by Haynn is a masterwork of irregular phrase lengths. Haydn's first movement is a classical Italian cantabile, surrounded by ornamental figurations from the very beginning. Its mood is one of poised lyrical reflection and serene contentment. Haydn adds harmonic surprises and pianistic sparkle. Haydn's last movement is unusually brief, yet a masterwork of irregular phrase length. Feder The second movement of Haydn's The Sonata in D Major is a masterpiece that demonstrates the power of composition. Haydn's sonatas are characterized by long lyric phrases in minor keys and dissonant harmonies. Haydn's…