While it becomes easier to understand from Var. 1 onwards, for the opening Theme, always keep two things in mind.

1. Independence of Voices

If you perceive the opening as B-G-Es-G, the independence of voices is not achieved. The right hand and left hand are separate voices and should be treated as such. However, since the voices are quite close to each other and there are no other supporting notes, this section makes it truly difficult to achieve voice independence.

2. Recognition of the Beat

This piece makes it difficult to perceive the downbeat of the first beat.

As for solutions:

• Clearly differentiate the dynamics, for example, by playing the right hand at mp and the left hand at pp.
• Originally, the G on the downbeat of the first beat in the right hand of bar 1 might be a fading, weak note, judging from the intended phrasing/articulation. However, in this case, it becomes difficult to perceive the beat, so apply a slight accent to the G in the right hand. If the G is accented and the subsequent Es and G (left hand) are pp, the difference between weak and strong notes becomes clear, allowing for voice independence. Playing the G in the right hand of the first beat weakly risks making it sound like the same voice as the upcoming left hand, so this is a countermeasure for that.

From this point until Var. 1, always pay attention to the independence of the two voices.