G major. 2/4 time. The music begins with a light, dotted rhythm from the outset. Subsequently, a triplet rhythm also appears, as if in response. The contrast between passages simply constructed with plain notes and charming, rolling triplets creates the interest of this piece. In the second theme, a lovely off-beat repeated note figure emerges from somewhere, leading to a temporary cadence in the dominant key of D major.

In the development section, longer chains of triplets appear than in the exposition, and each phrase feels slightly extended. The right hand's eighth notes and the left hand's sixteenth notes move like a duet in tenths, and after subtle modulations, the section concludes with a half cadence in G major.

In the recapitulation, the melodic interjections, which were in thirds in the exposition, transform into octaves in the bass. This creates a sense of grandeur, as if reaching the climax of the first movement. Following sonata form, the second theme also remains in G major, and the piece concludes brightly.

Performance Notes

• Play with a bright tone, perfectly suited to the sound of G major.
• Allegro in 2/4 time. Feel the forward-moving energy, like a march.
• Dotted notes, sixteenth notes, eighth notes, triplets... ensure that no note stagnates; play with lively propulsion.
• For the off-beat repeated notes in the second theme, play with good articulation/bite.
• To avoid playing with a monotonous, 'stick-like' tone, imagine sounds descending from heaven or approaching from a distance.
• Let the left hand's strong ascending motion also assist.
• In sections where the left and right hands harmonize beautifully as a duet, listen carefully to both sounds and pay attention to balance.
• Play expressively, considering the character differences based on the type of notes.