Second Movement: Andante

A-flat major, 2/4 time. The main theme is an inversion of the latter half of the first movement's secondary theme (mm. 20-21). As with the first piece, this second movement also demonstrates inter-movement unity.

The secondary theme (from m. 19) modulates to the dominant key of E-flat major. The right-hand passage is intricately articulated and embellished with trills. The meticulous craftsmanship is remarkably beautiful, especially considering the composer's youth. The development section (from m. 41) develops an inversion of the main theme in F minor. A profound 'sigh motif' emerges in the left hand, along with repeated notes that evoke anxiety, collectively expressing deep anguish. In the recapitulation (from m. 61), the restatement of the main theme is omitted. The secondary theme is restated in the tonic key of A-flat major, and the movement concludes with a coda based on the main theme.