Symphonic Variations, M. 46

The work starts Poco allegro in F-sharp minor. The orchestra states the rising theme in A major and the piano the falling theme in C-sharp minor (Introduction and Exposition), and a transition follows. The variations come next, with Variation 4 and Variation 5 among them. Variation 6 turns to the major. A quiet transition with muted strings and a piano trill leads to the finale, a compact sonata form. The main theme returns in its recapitulation, and then the final closing section begins.

1. 0:03Introduction/Exposition
2. Continuation/Transition