Ferdinand Beyer - Hommage a la Russie, Op. 100, No. 1 - Hymne National de A. Lvoff

Measures 1-17 form a Moderato introduction in common time. Strong chords alternate with quieter lower-register replies and descending lines. A softer upper melody then unfolds over flowing broken chords before a held closing harmony.

Measures 18-52 present the theme marked Allegro maestoso. Broad upper chords carry the melody above bass notes and chord replies. Dotted figures and short descending gestures alternate with longer held harmonies. The closing phrases grow quieter and settle on a sustained chord.

Measures 53-85 form the first variation. The melody is sustained above moving broken chords shared between the two hands. From measure 61, paired upper notes rise into a higher register while the lower part alternates bass notes and chords. The quieter opening texture returns at measure 69 before stronger upper phrases and a descending closing line.

Measures 86-118 form the second variation and finale, marked Brillante. Continuous upper runs rise and fall above held lower harmonies and short chord figures. The opening fifteen measures are repeated. At measure 101, the running texture moves into the lower part beneath upper chords, followed by exchanges of descending figures between the hands. From measure 110, an Agitato passage builds through rising phrases and broken chords. The final four measures slow to Adagio and close with broad sustained harmonies.