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on the solo oboe and cello opens up the melancholy world of the second movement, a romanza in A minor. Among the strings, this plaintive tune takes over directly from the quavering figure of the slow introduction, which the composer elaborates as the somewhat more consoling middle section of his romanza. The movement, its sound, returns finally to its early mood. The scherzo rises with cheerful energy and even humour. But the tension rela- xes more and more during the trio into an almost dream-like quality. A second appearance of the trio almost dissolves the theme, provoking a transition to the slow introduction of the final movement. The initial element is the head motif of the main subject of the first movement, recreating for the listener the sombre mood of the opering. But suddenly the allegro breaks out with a jubi- lent outburst in D major. The main theme, brimming over with power, opti- mism and the joy of life, succeeds in countering gloomier thoughts, and its battle-confident impulses are borne further by the secondary theme. The development brings a fugato on the main theme, stridently dramatic resistance produces a temporary uncertainty. But the felicitous end is already inevitable. Bright, unbridled exultation breaks out in a sweeping presto, unsullied joy prevails at the hard-won victory over the Philistines. Editor: Dr. hobil. Dieter Härtwig Printed by GGV, Produktionsstätte Pirna — 111-25-12 2,5 T. ItG 009-47-78
