This is an instrumental movement conceived with a string quartet in mind. For example, in the first two measures, while it is possible to play the sustained A in the left hand smoothly with the pedal, I personally believe it is better to articulate each note with a semi-staccato touch, similar to a string détaché.

• For the trill in measure 4, try to include about five notes: D-E-D-E-D. The fingerings 34343 or 35353 should be comfortable.
• For the turn in measure 8, start from D and play D-C#-B-C#-B.

Upon entering the trio section, play the first four measures pp with a slightly eerie character, then drastically change the atmosphere in the remaining four measures by playing brightly at mezzo forte.

Adhere strictly to the dynamic markings. As mezzo forte is the loudest dynamic marking in this movement, the overall character should be light and subdued, not flashy, yet fundamentally optimistic in its interpretation.