Joseph Haydn was born
Beginning of the composer’s lifetime.
About this piece
This short piece by Haydn is a great example of a Quadrille, a fashionable European dance from the late 18th and 19th centuries.
To emulate the dance, the piece has a lively and elegant character. The melody is on the right hand while the left-hand accompanies with a succession of chords.
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Level guide
Equivalent to RCM level 1
Equivalent to ABRSM level 1
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