The principal key is C major, and it is in binary form.

A [a (measures 1-8) + a1 (measures 9-16)]

B [b (measures 17-24) + a1 (measures 25-32)]

The instruction 'cantabile e con anima' is given at the outset. This means 'with heart, in a singing style'. The melody of the opening theme is graceful and recalls Mendelssohn's Songs Without Words. From measure 17, it modulates to the dominant key. From measure 24, it returns to the principal key. Unlike section a, sub-section b is less active. Throughout the piece, the left hand plays an accompaniment consisting of arpeggiated chords.