Ballade in F-sharp major, Op. 19

Section A is longer than its single label suggests. It opens with a gentle, singing Andante cantabile in F-sharp major, then moves into a quicker section in the darker key of E-flat minor. The first Episode slows to an Andante in 6/8 that brings a new theme. The fast Allegro of B builds to loud climaxes. A second Episode slows again, and C settles back into F-sharp major, soft at first. A return of the second theme closes the work.

1. 0:07A
2. Episode