Before playing this second movement, it is highly recommended to listen to this second movement performed on the harpsichord version. You will notice that many chords are arpeggiated, trills are added, tempo is taken freely, and many improvisatory sections not written in the score are included.

Although this piece sounds as if it were written specifically for the harpsichord, when playing it on the piano, it might be effective to imitate the harpsichord to some extent, incorporating numerous ornaments and arpeggiating chords.

The piece is broadly divided into C major, A minor, and C major sections. The A minor section is likely the peak point, so try changing the timbre when entering A minor. And when returning to C major, do so with a different timbre.

The piece concludes on the dominant of C major (the sound is not quite a modulation, as it is a borrowed chord). The final four measures should be played with a weighty, slightly slower tempo, a large sound, and a solemn conclusion.