Notes on the First Movement

This is the first movement that evokes a sense of excitement. Its scale is grand, and it might be beneficial to imagine an orchestra. I will provide notes for each section leading up to the recapitulation.

To prevent the tempo from suddenly dropping in sections with intricate notes, determine the tempo of the first measure in anticipation of this. Since it is Moderato, there is no need to rush.

• Measures 8-9 are full of lyricism. I believe it would be appropriate to use the pedal here.
• Measure 10 should be played distinctly differently from Measure 9.
• In Measures 15-17, the triplets on the off-beat of the first beat should be clearly articulated. I feel that the pedal is unnecessary here, to prevent the notes or rhythm from becoming indistinct.
• Measures 22-23 and 25-26 are sections where the sense of excitement is almost irrepressible. Play with this feeling.
• Each time the theme appears, vary its expression. For example, in Measures 30-32, three themes appear, one in each measure, so vary the color and dynamics.