This first movement demands extreme caution, as its interpretation can drastically alter its character. The 2/4 time signature can also be a source of further misunderstanding. It is crucial to note that this first movement is marked Andante; this does not, however, imply strict adherence to the metronome's 'Andante' tempo. The character of the piece changes entirely depending on whether the movement is interpreted as lively and spirited, or played slowly with an emphasis on the Andante marking.

Author's Subjective Interpretation

The following constitutes the author's subjective interpretation. Consider this first movement as an aria. Therefore, the melody line should be sung out quite slowly, as if by a female vocalist, avoiding an instrumental approach. While this piece is optimistic and not profound, strive for beauty in its lyrical quality. For instance, the left-hand triplet accompaniment beginning at measure 34 should be played with ample pedal, flowing pp, allowing the treble clef melody to soar.