This Sarabande features a relatively high number of 16th notes, giving a sense of constant motion rather than a calm atmosphere. What is noteworthy in this Sarabande is the variety of its themes. Let's assume the theme spans from the first beat to the third beat of measure 1. Looking beyond measure 1, in this case, the first phrase concludes at measure 4 on the dominant of C minor, without modulating away from C minor.

Let's examine measure 5. Whereas the theme in measure 1 leaps by a fifth from the second to the third beat, the theme here leaps by a seventh at the third beat. And it concludes on the tonic chord of E-flat major.

Which of the two themes—the first (measure 1) or the second (measure 5)—do you perceive as having higher tension?

Now, please look at measure 9. It begins in E-flat major, having modulated to this key. While previous themes began on the third scale degree of their respective keys, in measure 9, the theme starts on the fifth scale degree. This time, the leap from the second to the third beat is a sixth. Starting on the fifth scale degree, a leap of a sixth from the last note of the second beat lands precisely on the tonic. Doesn't this create a very calm impression?

In measure 13, the theme begins in G minor, having temporarily modulated to this key. It starts on the third scale degree, and this time, the progression from the second to the third beat is a stepwise motion of a second, not a leap. However, the D on the third beat of measure 13, with the accompanying F natural and A natural in the lower part, suggests a relatively high level of tension, in my opinion.

In measure 17, the music returns to C minor, but the leap from the second to the third beat is a sixth, and it immediately feels as though it modulates to F minor in the following measure.

These five themes create entirely different atmospheres. And it is crucial to express these differences. Consider which themes have higher tension, which convey warmth, and so on, taking various aspects into account, and then determine the tone quality and dynamics accordingly, also considering what lies ahead in the music.