Ferdinand Beyer - Repertoire des jeunes pianistes, Op. 36, No. 14 - Ernani

Measures 1-26 begin with an Andantino introduction in 3/4. Sustained chords and short replies lead to a cantabile upper melody in measure 7 over repeated lower chord groups. Paired upper notes, chromatic turns and rising and falling runs broaden the melody before quieter replies close the section.

Measures 27-63 change to Allegro moderato. Short accented phrases, triplet figures and paired upper notes move over flowing lower chord groups. Repeated upper notes alternate with rising figures and lower replies before longer arpeggios reach the high register.

Measures 64-98 introduce an Andantino in common time. A slurred upper melody moves over flowing lower arpeggios, then develops chromatic turns, paired notes and ornamented replies above repeated chord groups. Rising runs and fuller chord replies lead to the next section.

Measures 99-135 form an Allegro passage. Broad upper phrases and short running figures move above repeated lower chords. The melody expands into the high register over flowing lower figures, then descends through paired notes and chromatic turns before separate closing attacks.

Measures 136-199 change to Allegro vivace in 2/4. Repeated upper notes and short accented phrases alternate with paired-note replies over lower chord groups. Rising arpeggios reach held upper chords, followed by descending figures and returns of the short opening phrases.

Measures 200-227 close with longer rising and falling upper runs above repeated lower chord groups. The figures climb into the high register, then descend through chromatic turns and paired-note replies. Separate note and chord attacks with rests lead to the final held chord.