Haydn: 6 Sonatas for Prince Nikolaus Esterházy, Op. 13

This 1994 recording presents Franz Joseph Haydn's Sonata H 16:21 in C Major — I. Allegro, performed by Hans Ludwig Hirsch. Crisp phrases and direct forward motion suit lively period comedy and an elegant opening.

Recorded in 1994, Franz Joseph Haydn's Sonata H 16:21 in C Major — II. Adagio is performed by Hans Ludwig Hirsch. Spacious pauses and delicately shaped lines give the Adagio a reflective, subtly playful quality for intimate period scenes.

Hans Ludwig Hirsch recorded Franz Joseph Haydn's Sonata H 16:21 in C Major — III. Finale — Presto in 1994. Rapid closing figures keep the finale alert and concise, fitting comic pursuit and brisk scene changes.

This 1994 recording presents Franz Joseph Haydn's Sonata H 16:22 in E Major — I. Allegro moderato, performed by Hans Ludwig Hirsch. Moderate pacing and neatly balanced phrases suit refined dialogue and observant character comedy.

Recorded in 1994, Franz Joseph Haydn's Sonata H 16:22 in E Major — II. Andante is performed by Hans Ludwig Hirsch. A measured melodic line with small turns of thought suits retrospection and restrained human drama.

Hans Ludwig Hirsch recorded Franz Joseph Haydn's Sonata H 16:22 in E Major — III. Finale — Tempo di minuetto in 1994. Minuet poise and symmetrical gestures suit formal occasions, courtly movement and vintage settings.

This 1994 recording presents Franz Joseph Haydn's Sonata H 16:23 in F Major — I. Allegro, performed by Hans Ludwig Hirsch. Bright articulation and compact rhythmic ideas suit animation, childhood scenes and playful period storytelling.

Recorded in 1994, Franz Joseph Haydn's Sonata H 16:23 in F Major — II. Adagio is performed by Hans Ludwig Hirsch. Long melodic spans and gentle harmonic space suit intimate romance and quiet retrospection.

Hans Ludwig Hirsch recorded Franz Joseph Haydn's Sonata H 16:23 in F Major — III. Finale — Presto in 1994. Quick cadential turns give the finale a curious comic edge for intrigue and light period action.

This 1994 recording presents Franz Joseph Haydn's Sonata H 16:24 in D Major — I. Allegro, performed by Hans Ludwig Hirsch. Confident opening gestures and buoyant motion suit ceremony, arrival and polished historical montage.

Recorded in 1994, Franz Joseph Haydn's Sonata H 16:24 in D Major — II. Adagio is performed by Hans Ludwig Hirsch. Quietly sustained phrases leave room for melancholy and memory, fitting reflective romance and vintage drama.

Hans Ludwig Hirsch recorded Franz Joseph Haydn's Sonata H 16:24 in D Major — III. Finale — Presto in 1994. Fast, clearly pointed figures make the finale effective for childhood motion and concise comic transitions.

This 1994 recording presents Franz Joseph Haydn's Sonata H 16:25 in E-Flat Major — I. Moderato, performed by Hans Ludwig Hirsch. Measured opening phrases carry a lightly unsettled undertone for pursuit, observation and period comedy.

Recorded in 1994, Franz Joseph Haydn's Sonata H 16:25 in E-Flat Major — II. Menuetto al Rovescio — Trio — Menuetto is performed by Hans Ludwig Hirsch. The reversed-minuet design creates an orderly musical puzzle suited to elegant intrigue and stylized period scenes.

Hans Ludwig Hirsch recorded Franz Joseph Haydn's Sonata H 16:26 in A Major — I. Allegro moderato in 1994. A poised pulse with sharper accents suits character drama and purposeful vintage montage.

This 1994 recording presents Franz Joseph Haydn's Sonata H 16:26 in A Major — II. Menuetto al Rovescio — Trio — Menuetto, performed by Hans Ludwig Hirsch. Mirror-like minuet phrases and a buoyant trio suit playful mystery and courtly movement.

Recorded in 1994, Franz Joseph Haydn's Sonata H 16:26 in A Major — III. Finale — Presto is performed by Hans Ludwig Hirsch. Pressing repeated figures give the final Presto urgency for chase scenes and tense historical action.