Movements and Scoring
The work is scored for piano solo, 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 4 horns, 2 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba, timpani, bass drum, snare drum, cymbals, tambourine and strings. It consists of four movements lasting some 29 to 37 minutes.
- Andantino-Allegretto (10–14 minutes)
- Scherzo: Vivace (2–3 minutes)
- Intermezzo: Allegro moderato (5–9 minutes)
- Finale: Allegro tempestoso (10–13 minutes)
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