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Sonata Form Introduction

Identifying a Form

Identifying a Form The identification and study of sonata form is the work of many theorists, but two in particular stand out: Carl Czerny Adolf Bernhard Marx

Carl Czerny

1791-1857 Carl Czerny

Carl Czerny 1791-1857 Student of Beethoven

Carl Czerny 1791-1857 Student of Beethoven Extremely influential piano teacher: pupils included Liszt Thalberg Heller

Adolf Bernhard Marx

Adolf Bernhard Marx 1796-1866

Adolf Bernhard Marx 1796-1866 Worked with Mendelssohn

Adolf Bernhard Marx 1796-1866 Worked with Mendelssohn Developed terminology still in use today such as liedform

Czerny-Marx Model

Czerny-Marx Model Primarily a compositional, rather than analytical model

Czerny-Marx Model Primarily a compositional, rather than analytical model An amalgam of the writings of both theorists

Czerny-Marx Model Primarily a compositional, rather than analytical model An amalgam of the writings of both theorists Neither Czerny nor Marx saw it as a template

Czerny-Marx Model Primarily a compositional, rather than analytical model An amalgam of the writings of both theorists Neither Czerny nor Marx saw it as a template The form, as taught thereafter, tends to be presented as a kind of template anyway.

Components

Components Exposition Presents the main material; ends in secondary key

Components Exposition Presents the main material; ends in secondary key Development Develops the material; moves from secondary to home key

Components Exposition Presents the main material; ends in secondary key Development Develops the material; moves from secondary to home key Recapitulation Re-presents the main material; ends in home key

Exposition Transition Secondary Group (V) Closing Group (V) Primary Group (I)

Exposition Transition Secondary Group (V) Closing Group (V) Primary Group (I) Development Retransition Development

Exposition Transition Secondary Group (V) Closing Group (V) Primary Group (I) Development Retransition Development Recapitulation Transition Primary Group (I) Secondary Group (I) Closing Group (I) Coda

Basic Outline of the Exposition Exposition Transition Secondary Group (V) Closing Group (V) Primary Group (I)

Basic Outline of the Exposition Exposition Transition Secondary Group (V) Closing Group (V) Primary Group (I) The Primary Theme, or Group, in the tonic key opens the Exposition.

Basic Outline of the Exposition Exposition Transition Secondary Group (V) Closing Group (V) Primary Group (I) The Primary Theme, or Group, in the tonic key opens the Exposition. Usually at a restatement of the Primary Theme, we enter a transition which takes us from the primary key to the secondary key -- usually the dominant (major keys) or the relative major (minor keys.)

Basic Outline of the Exposition Exposition Transition Secondary Group (V) Closing Group (V) Primary Group (I) The Primary Theme, or Group, in the tonic key opens the Exposition. Usually at a restatement of the Primary Theme, we enter a transition which takes us from the primary key to the secondary key -- usually the dominant (major keys) or the relative major (minor keys.) The Secondary Theme, or Group, is stated in the secondary key.

Basic Outline of the Exposition Exposition Transition Secondary Group (V) Closing Group (V) Primary Group (I) The Primary Theme, or Group, in the tonic key opens the Exposition. Usually at a restatement of the Primary Theme, we enter a transition which takes us from the primary key to the secondary key -- usually the dominant (major keys) or the relative major (minor keys.) The Secondary Theme, or Group, is stated in the secondary key. Another quasi-transition can follow (but there is no modulation).

Basic Outline of the Exposition Exposition Transition Secondary Group (V) Closing Group (V) Primary Group (I) The Primary Theme, or Group, in the tonic key opens the Exposition. Usually at a restatement of the Primary Theme, we enter a transition which takes us from the primary key to the secondary key -- usually the dominant (major keys) or the relative major (minor keys.) The Secondary Theme, or Group, is stated in the secondary key. Another quasi-transition can follow (but there is no modulation). Finally, a Closing Theme (usually less obviously melodic than either Primary or Secondary themes) is stated, and the Exposition ends in the secondary key.

Basic Outline of the Exposition Exposition Transition Secondary Group (V) Closing Group (V) Primary Group (I) The Primary Theme, or Group, in the tonic key opens the Exposition. Usually at a restatement of the Primary Theme, we enter a transition which takes us from the primary key to the secondary key -- usually the dominant (major keys) or the relative major (minor keys.) The Secondary Theme, or Group, is stated in the secondary key. Another quasi-transition can follow (but there is no modulation). Finally, a Closing Theme (usually less obviously melodic than either Primary or Secondary themes) is stated, and the Exposition ends in the secondary key. The Exposition may then be repeated.

Basic Outline of the Development Development Retransition Development

Basic Outline of the Development Development Retransition Development The Development works with the material from the Exposition, re-combining it, varying it, and stating it in various key centers and modes.

Basic Outline of the Development Development Retransition Development The Development works with the material from the Exposition, re-combining it, varying it, and stating it in various key centers and modes. Eventually the Development enters a passage which strongly points towards an arrival into the original key center -- this is known as the Retransition.

Basic Outline of the Development Development Retransition Development The Development works with the material from the Exposition, re-combining it, varying it, and stating it in various key centers and modes. Eventually the Development enters a passage which strongly points towards an arrival into the original key center -- this is known as the Retransition. The end of the Development is simultaneous with the beginning of the Recapitulation.

Basic Outline of the Development Development Retransition Development The Development works with the material from the Exposition, re-combining it, varying it, and stating it in various key centers and modes. Eventually the Development enters a passage which strongly points towards an arrival into the original key center -- this is known as the Retransition. The end of the Development is simultaneous with the beginning of the Recapitulation. There is no set form for the Development.

Basic Outline of the Recapitulation Recapitulation Transition Primary Group (I) Secondary Group (I) Closing Group (I) Coda

Basic Outline of the Recapitulation Recapitulation Transition Primary Group (I) Secondary Group (I) Closing Group (I) Coda In its most basic form, the Recapitulation will have the same order of events as the Exposition.

Basic Outline of the Recapitulation Recapitulation Transition Primary Group (I) Secondary Group (I) Closing Group (I) Coda In its most basic form, the Recapitulation will have the same order of events as the Exposition. The first major change comes at the first transition, which instead of modulating to the secondary key, remains in the home key.

Basic Outline of the Recapitulation Recapitulation Transition Primary Group (I) Secondary Group (I) Closing Group (I) Coda In its most basic form, the Recapitulation will have the same order of events as the Exposition. The first major change comes at the first transition, which instead of modulating to the secondary key, remains in the home key. The Secondary Theme/Group and Closing Theme are then stated in the home key, rather than in the secondary key.

Basic Outline of the Recapitulation Recapitulation Transition Primary Group (I) Secondary Group (I) Closing Group (I) Coda In its most basic form, the Recapitulation will have the same order of events as the Exposition. The first major change comes at the first transition, which instead of modulating to the secondary key, remains in the home key. The Secondary Theme/Group and Closing Theme are then stated in the home key, rather than in the secondary key. A Coda may or may not follow the Closing Theme.

Basic Outline of the Recapitulation Recapitulation Transition Primary Group (I) Secondary Group (I) Closing Group (I) Coda In its most basic form, the Recapitulation will have the same order of events as the Exposition. The first major change comes at the first transition, which instead of modulating to the secondary key, remains in the home key. The Secondary Theme/Group and Closing Theme are then stated in the home key, rather than in the secondary key. A Coda may or may not follow the Closing Theme. May Classical-era Sonata Form moves mark the Development/Recapitulation section of a sonata form work to be repeated. In practice, that repeat is often skipped.

Objections: Exposition Exposition Transition Secondary Group (V) Closing Group (V) Primary Group (I)

Objections: Exposition Exposition Transition Secondary Group (V) Closing Group (V) Primary Group (I) 1. Transition: there may be no actual transition, but a bifocal close instead.

Objections: Exposition Exposition Transition Secondary Group (V) Closing Group (V) Primary Group (I) 1. Transition: there may be no actual transition, but a bifocal close instead. 2. Transition: the transition may explore a new key center (the so-called three-key Exposition).

Objections: Exposition Exposition Transition Secondary Group (V) Closing Group (V) Primary Group (I) 1. Transition: there may be no actual transition, but a bifocal close instead. 2. Transition: the transition may explore a new key center (the so-called three-key Exposition). 3. Transition: transitions can sound like secondary groups, challenging the listener to distinguish between the two.

Objections: Exposition Exposition Transition Secondary Group (V) Closing Group (V) Primary Group (I) 1. Transition: there may be no actual transition, but a bifocal close instead. 2. Transition: the transition may explore a new key center (the so-called three-key Exposition). 3. Transition: transitions can sound like secondary groups, challenging the listener to distinguish between the two. 4. Secondary Theme: it may be the same as the Primary Theme, or closely related.

Objections: Exposition Exposition Transition Secondary Group (V) Closing Group (V) Primary Group (I) 1. Transition: there may be no actual transition, but a bifocal close instead. 2. Transition: the transition may explore a new key center (the so-called three-key Exposition). 3. Transition: transitions can sound like secondary groups, challenging the listener to distinguish between the two. 4. Secondary Theme: it may be the same as the Primary Theme, or closely related. 5. Secondary Theme: the point of arrival at the Secondary Theme may be ambiguous.

Objections: Exposition Exposition Transition Secondary Group (V) Closing Group (V) Primary Group (I) 1. Transition: there may be no actual transition, but a bifocal close instead. 2. Transition: the transition may explore a new key center (the so-called three-key Exposition). 3. Transition: transitions can sound like secondary groups, challenging the listener to distinguish between the two. 4. Secondary Theme: it may be the same as the Primary Theme, or closely related. 5. Secondary Theme: the point of arrival at the Secondary Theme may be ambiguous. 6. Secondary Theme: there may be little harmonic stability in the Secondary Group, not to be resolved until the arrival at the Closing Group.

Objections: Exposition Exposition Transition Secondary Group (V) Closing Group (V) Primary Group (I) 1. Transition: there may be no actual transition, but a bifocal close instead. 2. Transition: the transition may explore a new key center (the so-called three-key Exposition). 3. Transition: transitions can sound like secondary groups, challenging the listener to distinguish between the two. 4. Secondary Theme: it may be the same as the Primary Theme, or closely related. 5. Secondary Theme: the point of arrival at the Secondary Theme may be ambiguous. 6. Secondary Theme: there may be little harmonic stability in the Secondary Group, not to be resolved until the arrival at the Closing Group. 7. Closing Group: there may be no Closing Group.

Objections: Exposition Exposition Transition Secondary Group (V) Closing Group (V) Primary Group (I) 1. Transition: there may be no actual transition, but a bifocal close instead. 2. Transition: the transition may explore a new key center (the so-called three-key Exposition). 3. Transition: transitions can sound like secondary groups, challenging the listener to distinguish between the two. 4. Secondary Theme: it may be the same as the Primary Theme, or closely related. 5. Secondary Theme: the point of arrival at the Secondary Theme may be ambiguous. 6. Secondary Theme: there may be little harmonic stability in the Secondary Group, not to be resolved until the arrival at the Closing Group. 7. Closing Group: there may be no Closing Group. 8. Closing Group: the Closing Theme may resemble the Secondary Theme, or be an altered restatement of the Primary Theme.

Objections: Exposition Exposition Transition Secondary Group (V) Closing Group (V) Primary Group (I) 1. Transition: there may be no actual transition, but a bifocal close instead. 2. Transition: the transition may explore a new key center (the so-called three-key Exposition). 3. Transition: transitions can sound like secondary groups, challenging the listener to distinguish between the two. 4. Secondary Theme: it may be the same as the Primary Theme, or closely related. 5. Secondary Theme: the point of arrival at the Secondary Theme may be ambiguous. 6. Secondary Theme: there may be little harmonic stability in the Secondary Group, not to be resolved until the arrival at the Closing Group. 7. Closing Group: there may be no Closing Group. 8. Closing Group: the Closing Theme may resemble the Secondary Theme, or be an altered restatement of the Primary Theme. 9. Closing Group: the Closing Theme may lead directly into a transitional passage that either leads back to the beginning of the Exposition, or forward into the Development.

Objections: Development Development Retransition Development

Objections: Development Development Retransition Development 1. The Development may have the same overall structure as the Exposition.

Objections: Development Development Retransition Development 1. The Development may have the same overall structure as the Exposition. 2. The Development may feature false or premature recapitulations.

Objections: Development Development Retransition Development 1. The Development may have the same overall structure as the Exposition. 2. The Development may feature false or premature recapitulations. 3. The Development may not develop at all, but may consist partly, or largely, or newlycomposed material.

Objections: Development Development Retransition Development 1. The Development may have the same overall structure as the Exposition. 2. The Development may feature false or premature recapitulations. 3. The Development may not develop at all, but may consist partly, or largely, or newlycomposed material. 4. The Development may not even exist! (i.e., There may be no development at all.)

Objections: Development Development Retransition Development 1. The Development may have the same overall structure as the Exposition. 2. The Development may feature false or premature recapitulations. 3. The Development may not develop at all, but may consist partly, or largely, or newlycomposed material. 4. The Development may not even exist! (i.e., There may be no development at all.) 5. Retransition: there may be no clear retransition, but a blurred distinction between development and recapitulation.

Recapitulation Transition Objections: Recapitulation Primary Group (I) Secondary Group (I) Closing Group (I) Coda

Recapitulation Transition Objections: Recapitulation Primary Group (I) Secondary Group (I) Closing Group (I) Coda 1. Structure: the Recapitulation may be relatively free in structure, not really following either the Exposition or the Development.

Recapitulation Transition Objections: Recapitulation Primary Group (I) Secondary Group (I) Closing Group (I) Coda 1. Structure: the Recapitulation may be relatively free in structure, not really following either the Exposition or the Development. 2. Primary Theme: it may be skipped altogether, or if there are multiple themes, may begin with 2P or later.

Recapitulation Transition Objections: Recapitulation Primary Group (I) Secondary Group (I) Closing Group (I) Coda 1. Structure: the Recapitulation may be relatively free in structure, not really following either the Exposition or the Development. 2. Primary Theme: it may be skipped altogether, or if there are multiple themes, may begin with 2P or later. 3. Transition: may be skipped altogether, depending upon the construction of the Exposition.

Recapitulation Transition Objections: Recapitulation Primary Group (I) Secondary Group (I) Closing Group (I) Coda 1. Structure: the Recapitulation may be relatively free in structure, not really following either the Exposition or the Development. 2. Primary Theme: it may be skipped altogether, or if there are multiple themes, may begin with 2P or later. 3. Transition: may be skipped altogether, depending upon the construction of the Exposition. 4. Transition: may give way to a secondary development.

Recapitulation Transition Objections: Recapitulation Primary Group (I) Secondary Group (I) Closing Group (I) Coda 1. Structure: the Recapitulation may be relatively free in structure, not really following either the Exposition or the Development. 2. Primary Theme: it may be skipped altogether, or if there are multiple themes, may begin with 2P or later. 3. Transition: may be skipped altogether, depending upon the construction of the Exposition. 4. Transition: may give way to a secondary development. 6. Secondary Group: the Recapitulation may begin with the Secondary Group instead of the Primary.

Recapitulation Transition Objections: Recapitulation Primary Group (I) Secondary Group (I) Closing Group (I) Coda 1. Structure: the Recapitulation may be relatively free in structure, not really following either the Exposition or the Development. 2. Primary Theme: it may be skipped altogether, or if there are multiple themes, may begin with 2P or later. 3. Transition: may be skipped altogether, depending upon the construction of the Exposition. 4. Transition: may give way to a secondary development. 6. Secondary Group: the Recapitulation may begin with the Secondary Group instead of the Primary. 7. Secondary Group: in minor keys, the Secondary Group may be transposed into the parallel major (instead of leaving it in the original minor.)

Recapitulation Transition Objections: Recapitulation Primary Group (I) Secondary Group (I) Closing Group (I) Coda 1. Structure: the Recapitulation may be relatively free in structure, not really following either the Exposition or the Development. 2. Primary Theme: it may be skipped altogether, or if there are multiple themes, may begin with 2P or later. 3. Transition: may be skipped altogether, depending upon the construction of the Exposition. 4. Transition: may give way to a secondary development. 6. Secondary Group: the Recapitulation may begin with the Secondary Group instead of the Primary. 7. Secondary Group: in minor keys, the Secondary Group may be transposed into the parallel major (instead of leaving it in the original minor.) 8. Closing Group: the Closing Theme/Group may be a restatement of the primary theme, or may be so highly altered as to be unrecognizable.

Recapitulation Transition Objections: Recapitulation Primary Group (I) Secondary Group (I) Closing Group (I) Coda 1. Structure: the Recapitulation may be relatively free in structure, not really following either the Exposition or the Development. 2. Primary Theme: it may be skipped altogether, or if there are multiple themes, may begin with 2P or later. 3. Transition: may be skipped altogether, depending upon the construction of the Exposition. 4. Transition: may give way to a secondary development. 6. Secondary Group: the Recapitulation may begin with the Secondary Group instead of the Primary. 7. Secondary Group: in minor keys, the Secondary Group may be transposed into the parallel major (instead of leaving it in the original minor.) 8. Closing Group: the Closing Theme/Group may be a restatement of the primary theme, or may be so highly altered as to be unrecognizable. 9. Coda: not required. In many of Haydn s mature works, it is virtually impossible to distinguish as coda from the main body of the recapitulation.

Recapitulation Transition Objections: Recapitulation Primary Group (I) Secondary Group (I) Closing Group (I) Coda 1. Structure: the Recapitulation may be relatively free in structure, not really following either the Exposition or the Development. 2. Primary Theme: it may be skipped altogether, or if there are multiple themes, may begin with 2P or later. 3. Transition: may be skipped altogether, depending upon the construction of the Exposition. 4. Transition: may give way to a secondary development. 6. Secondary Group: the Recapitulation may begin with the Secondary Group instead of the Primary. 7. Secondary Group: in minor keys, the Secondary Group may be transposed into the parallel major (instead of leaving it in the original minor.) 8. Closing Group: the Closing Theme/Group may be a restatement of the primary theme, or may be so highly altered as to be unrecognizable. 9. Coda: not required. In many of Haydn s mature works, it is virtually impossible to distinguish as coda from the main body of the recapitulation. 10. Coda: the Coda may occur within the recapitulation -- especially immediately before the Closing Group.

The Sonata Principle

The Sonata Principle Material is stated in two key centers primary and secondary.

The Sonata Principle Material is stated in two key centers primary and secondary. Material stated originally in the secondary key center is treated as a large-scale dissonance, or instability.

The Sonata Principle Material is stated in two key centers primary and secondary. Material stated originally in the secondary key center is treated as a large-scale dissonance, or instability. Before the work ends, the important material originally stated in the secondary key must be restated in the primary key, to achieve balance.

Sonata as Hegelian

Sonata as Hegelian Thesis: the primary key and its material

Sonata as Hegelian Thesis: the primary key and its material Antithesis: the secondary key and its material

Sonata as Hegelian Thesis: the primary key and its material Antithesis: the secondary key and its material Synthesis: the resolution of the secondary key material into the primary key.

Analyzing Sonata Form

Analyzing Sonata Form Jan LaRue analysis symbols for sonata form

Analyzing Sonata Form Jan LaRue analysis symbols for sonata form From Guidelines for Style Analysis

Analyzing Sonata Form Jan LaRue analysis symbols for sonata form From Guidelines for Style Analysis Have become a common language for sonata-form discussion.

LaRue Symbols P Primary Theme T Transitional Theme S Secondary Theme K Closing Theme O Introductory Material N New material occuring after the Exposition Q Questionable functions, ambiguous

LaRue Symbols a, b, c, etc. Phrases or smaller-dimension functions x, y, z, etc. Following a, b, c, etc., indicate motivic levels. 1P, 2S, etc. Before the indicator: constituent themes 1 2 P, S Superscript indicates variants k P Closing function apparent S(1P) Derivation: S is derived from 1P > Further derivation: K(1S>2P) indicates that K is derived from 1S, in turn derived from 2P r Isolates the rhythmic element of a theme h Isolates the harmonic element of a theme.

LaRue Symbols 2+2 Indicates two phrases of 2 measures each 4x2 Indicates two repetitions of a 4-measure unit: read as 4 measures times 2.

LaRue Symbols 1Pax First phrase of first primary theme, employing motive x 2T(2Pb) Second transitional theme, derived from the second phrase of the secondary primary theme. 2S k (1Pr) Second secondary theme, with a closing function, derived from the rhythm of the first primary theme. 2P1 First variant of the second primary theme.

A LaRue-Style Sonata-Form Graph Exposition Pa b 1T(Pa) 2T 3T k Sa b c K(Pa) 7 11 14 21 27 35 40 43 44 4 3 2 x 3 + 1 2 x 2 + 2 2 + 3 x 2 1 x 5 1 x 3 1 4 Solo Tutti Solo Tutti Flt. Ob. Strings I V : : Development : Pa b 1 3T k N Q(P) retransition 48 52 55 58 73 85 4 3 3 8 + 7 12 2 Solo Tutti Solo Tutti Solo Flt. Ob. Strings Horn vi V/I Recapitulation Pa b 1T(Pa) 3T k Sa b c K(Pa) 87 91 94 100 106 111 114 115 4 3 2 x 3 3 x 2 1 x 5 1 x 3 1 4 Solo Tutti Tutti Flt. Ob. I I :

A LaRue-Style Sonata-Form Graph Pa b 1T(Pa) 2T 3T k Sa b c K(Pa) 7 11 14 21 27 35 40 43 44 4 3 2 x 3 + 1 2 x 2 + 2 2 + 3 x 2 1 x 5 1 x 3 1 4 Solo Tutti Solo Tutti Flt. Ob. Strings I V : : Uppermost line: analytical symbols

A LaRue-Style Sonata-Form Graph Pa b 1T(Pa) 2T 3T k Sa b c K(Pa) 7 11 14 21 27 35 40 43 44 4 3 2 x 3 + 1 2 x 2 + 2 2 + 3 x 2 1 x 5 1 x 3 1 4 Solo Tutti Solo Tutti Flt. Ob. Strings I V : : Middle line: measure numbers

A LaRue-Style Sonata-Form Graph Pa b 1T(Pa) 2T 3T k Sa b c K(Pa) 7 11 14 21 27 35 40 43 44 4 3 2 x 3 + 1 2 x 2 + 2 2 + 3 x 2 1 x 5 1 x 3 1 4 Solo Tutti Solo Tutti Flt. Ob. Strings I V : : Lower line: phrase divisions by measure

A LaRue-Style Sonata-Form Graph Pa b 1T(Pa) 2T 3T k Sa b c K(Pa) 7 11 14 21 27 35 40 43 44 4 3 2 x 3 + 1 2 x 2 + 2 2 + 3 x 2 1 x 5 1 x 3 1 4 Solo Tutti Solo Tutti Flt. Ob. Strings I V : : Below the gray line divider: notes (in this case about orchestration)

A LaRue-Style Sonata-Form Graph Pa b 1T(Pa) 2T 3T k Sa b c K(Pa) 7 11 14 21 27 35 40 43 44 4 3 2 x 3 + 1 2 x 2 + 2 2 + 3 x 2 1 x 5 1 x 3 1 4 Solo Tutti Solo Tutti Flt. Ob. Strings I V : : Bottom: harmonic sketch (in this case limited to the two key planes.)

A LaRue-Style Sonata-Form Graph Exposition Pa b 1T(Pa) 2T 3T k Sa b c K(Pa) 7 11 14 21 27 35 40 43 44 4 3 2 x 3 + 1 2 x 2 + 2 2 + 3 x 2 1 x 5 1 x 3 1 4 Solo Tutti Solo Tutti Flt. Ob. Strings I V : : Development : Pa b 1 3T k N Q(P) retransition 48 52 55 58 73 85 4 3 3 8 + 7 12 2 Solo Tutti Solo Tutti Solo Flt. Ob. Strings Horn vi V/I Recapitulation Pa b 1T(Pa) 3T k Sa b c K(Pa) 87 91 94 100 106 111 114 115 4 3 2 x 3 3 x 2 1 x 5 1 x 3 1 4 Solo Tutti Tutti Flt. Ob. I I : In the graph as a whole, note that care has been taken to align similar materials such as the locations of the materials in Exposition and Recapitulation, but also in the Development where such alignment might be appropriate.

A LaRue-Style Sonata-Form Graph with Harmonic Reduction Exposition!" "!" 4 7Pa Solo Flt. Ob. # 11 b 3 $ 14 1T(Pa) 21 2T 2 x 3 + 1 2 x 2 + 2 Tutti # $ $$ 6 6 Solo Strings $ $ $ $ $ º7 3T k 27 2 + 3 x 2 Tutti " $ $ % Sa 35 1 x 5 # $ $ º7 7 "$ &$ º4 2 4 2 6 $ b 40 43 c 1 x 3 1 $ $ K(Pa) 44 4 # " # D: I V V/V A: I V I Development!"!" " Pa 48 4 Solo Flt. Ob. b 1 52 3 3T 55 3 k Tutti 58 N 8 + 7 Solo Strings # $ # $$ & $ $$ " $ $ " $ & $ $ $ $ $ 73 Q(P) 12 Tutti $ $ $ $ $ $ retransition 85 2 Solo Horn # ( A: ) I D: vi ii V Recapitulation Pa 87 4 Solo Flt. Ob.!" " # 91 b 3 $ $ 6 $ 1T(Pa) 94 2 x 3 Tutti $ 3T k 100 3 x 2 Tutti $ $ $ Sa 106 1 x 5 # $ $ $ & $ 42 "º42 b 111 1 x 3 c 114 1 $ $ $ K(Pa) 115 4 # "# 5 3 6 4 5 3 6 6 4 5 3 º7 7 6 I V V I V I