Ferdinand Beyer - Hommage a la Russie, Op. 100, No. 10 - Chant national

Measures 1-14 form a Maestoso introduction in common time. Accented bass notes alternate with broad chord replies, and the figures move through different registers. Longer descending runs pass from the upper part into the lower part, followed by rising arpeggios, trills, and short ornamental replies before a held pause.

A pickup introduces the Andante theme in 2/4, covering measures 15-33. A slurred upper melody moves above bass notes and chord groups, with small ornaments, dotted rhythms, and short rising and falling phrases. The accompaniment continues regularly while the melody grows stronger, then becomes quieter and slower toward the close.

A new pickup leads into the variation, marked Tempo giusto and covering measures 34-42. The melody sits above quick repeated notes and chord figures in both parts. Short upper ornaments and accented replies interrupt the continuous texture.

Measures 43-65 broaden the variation. Grandioso at measure 43 introduces a full chordal melody over repeated lower chords. The melody alternates with the earlier lighter figures, and changes of register bring the running accompaniment and chord replies into both parts. The passage grows quieter near its end.

Measures 66-97 extend the variation toward its close. A more exposed upper melody moves above flowing lower broken chords, then continues within rapid upper figures. Paired upper notes and fuller chords build the texture before broad descending and rising runs pass between the parts. Accented bass notes and chord replies return, followed by a Pesante phrase and the final held chord and low bass note.