The theme, introduced in a canonic style, evokes emotion through its rubato and the chromatic progression in the left hand. Although the texture is thinner compared to other pieces, a mazurka-like rhythmic feel gradually comes to the fore. The secondary section is expressively rich with a melody slowly ascending from the bass and chromatic accompanying harmonies. In the trio, it modulates to G-sharp minor, and the melody sings expansively over a sustained D-sharp in the middle voice.