The second movement, _moderement lent_, begins in revery on the answer
of original motive, and the stately pathos of the theme, in horns,
clarinets and violas, with rhythmic strings, grows naturally out of the
mood.
_Plus anime_, in subtle change of pace (from 6/4 to 3/2), the episode
begins with eccentric stride of harps (and added woodwind), that serves
as a kind of
[Music: _Moderement Lent._
(Melody in horns, clarinets and violas)
(Acc'd in strings)]
accompanying figure and foil for the sweeping song of the real second
melody (in oboe solo, succeeded by the clarinet).
[Music: (Oboe solo)
_Tres espress._
(Violins)
(Acc't in bassoons, horns, harps and basses)]
In the clash of themes and harmonies of the climax, the very limits of
modern license seem to be invoked. Later the three themes are entwined
in a passage of masterly counterpoint.
There is a touch of ancient harmony in the delicate tune of third
movement, which has the virtue of endless weaving. It is sung by solo
violin, mainly supported by a choir of lower strings.
A final conclusive line is given by the solo flute. Besides the constant
course of varying tune, there is a power of ever changing harmony that
seems to lie in some themes.
[Music: _Modere_
(Viola solo)
_Tres simplement_]
One can hardly call it all a Scherzo. It is rather an idyll after the
pathos of the Andante. Or, from another view, reversing the usual order,
we may find the quality of traditional Trio in the first melody and a
bacchanale of wild humor in the middle.
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