Section A, from measures 1 to 10, serves as the introduction. The tonic F, marked ffz, is presented as if announcing the arrival of spring. From measures 5 to 8, unison triplets ascend by seconds, forming a zigzagging melodic pattern, and the repeated chords of G-A♭-A heighten the tension.

 Section B spans from measures 12 to 27. It clearly establishes the tonality of F major, which was not explicitly stated in Section A. A sustained F note is present in the bass. Chords spanning three voices are rapidly repeated with staccato eighth notes, creating a light and swift momentum. Ascending open fifths and fourths are followed by a succession of chords with Impressionistic colors.

 Section C begins at measure 28. It resolves from an F major dominant seventh chord to the tonic, proceeding lightly. Modulations occur from measure 33 to D minor, from measure 36 to A minor, and from measure 39 to C major. This is a bright depiction, evoking sunlight. From measure 44, it modulates to D-flat major, showing a sense of calm with quarter-note chords. From measure 48, it modulates to E-flat major, developing dynamically. From measure 55, it becomes a transitional passage in A minor.

 From measure 55, it returns to F major, developing with powerful and brilliant octave chords marked Grandioso, and restating the opening phrase. The piece concludes with repeated chords ascending by seconds.