Ferdinand Beyer - Repertoire des jeunes pianistes, Op. 36, No. 10 - Lucrezia Borgia

Measures 1-22 open with a Moderato introduction in common time. Short replies pass between the parts before rising and falling chromatic runs. A slurred melody enters in measure 8, developing paired upper notes and dotted rhythms over a flowing lower accompaniment.

Measures 23-46 continue the melody through fuller paired-note replies and chromatic turns. Faster upper figures expand the texture from measure 32, climb into the high register and descend over lower chord groups. Repeated lower notes accompany the closing melodic replies.

Measures 47-84 form an Andantino section in 6/8. A melody in paired upper notes moves over bass notes and repeated chord pairs. Rising phrases and chromatic turns alternate with quieter descending replies, followed by a long ornamental run and figures shared between the parts.

Measures 85-116 return to Moderato in common time. Dotted upper phrases move above repeated lower chords and sustained bass notes. Paired upper notes lead to rising runs, then separate chord attacks alternate with short ornamented replies. Descending runs pass from the upper part to the lower part before the next section.

Measures 117-170 introduce an Allegretto in 6/8. Short upper phrases and paired notes alternate with chord replies above bass notes and chord groups. An extended rising run interrupts the melody, which returns with fuller chords. Repeated high notes and descending upper figures develop above a more active lower accompaniment.

Measures 171-186 close with rising and falling upper figures, including triplet groups, above running lower chords. The lines descend into separate note and chord attacks with rests between them. Short lower runs accompany the final replies before the held closing chord.