Although it is a female aria, this is a very dramatic second movement. While the theme begins with a third, the melodic line of this second movement itself is often written with intervals such as thirds and sixths, which suggests a duet. Please imagine two female singers performing.

This second movement features many thirty-second notes, and when playing them, one should aim to avoid a rushed feeling. Fortunately, in many passages where thirty-second notes are prominent, the left-hand accompaniment is very sparse (e.g., measure 4, beat 3; measure 28, beat 1; measure 53, beat 3; measures 54-55, beats 2-3). These are places where one can take liberties with tempo, so consider them as recitative-like sections. As long as these sections do not become excessively slow, it is permissible to play them with a certain degree of flexibility.

Measures 32-50 constitute the B section, which is the most dramatic part of this second movement. Strive for a performance that builds tension, conveys a sense of urgency, and possesses clear direction.