The opening two chords create a contrast of light and shadow. Thereafter, a tranquil melody unfolds tenderly over a continuous accompaniment of eighth notes. It intensifies to f in a stretto, and after a slight subsidence, the opening two chords are recapitulated. The serene atmosphere created by these two notes is quite arresting. The melody resumes its tranquil character, but it is quickly interrupted, and sections of stretto and tranquillo are repeated as if in hesitation. Ultimately, however, it resolves into tranquillo. Finding solace, the piece concludes, fading away at ppp.