First Exposition

• First Subject Group

  The piano presents the first phrase of the theme in G major, first in homorhythm with a decorative run to the highest point, ending on an imperfect cadence.

  Motif x is introduced

  Strings respond, beginning in the distant key of B major before dropping seamlessly back to G major to complete the phrase in a perfect cadence.
• Link Passage

  Motif x is developed by the orchestra, shared by violins, oboes and flutes.

  Compressed rhythm.

  Rhythmic diminution.

  Lower strings imitate motif x.

  Texture builds to a full orchestral climax in bar 23.

  A dotted rhythm appears after the climax, hinting at a new theme
• Transition 1

  Lively dotted rhythms characterise this theme, used as a sequence three times (Beethoven's idea of perfect 3) in the:

  1st violins, oboes, flutes, bassoons. Begins in a different key each sequence.

  Strings accompany, playing triplets and dotted rhythms, using pizzicato
• Link Passage

  Motif x modulates through different keys but settles back in G major for the codetta.
• Codetta

  Full orchestra, adding energy with rhythmic diminution.

  Oscillating quavers in lower strings

  Antiphony passage

  Reminder of motif x repeated 3 times with dynamic contrast