Henri Bertini - Épisode d'un bal, Op. 98 (Rondo caractéristique)

Measures 1–29 form an introduction that alternates rapid rising figures, quiet melodic phrases, forceful chords, and pauses. A soft upper melody over repeated chords begins at measure 30 and leads into sustained harmonies. At measure 62, the Allegro introduces a forceful theme with chords and rising runs, followed by lighter upper figures, trills, and changes of key.

A quieter melody in double notes begins at measure 132 above alternating bass notes and chords. Rapid figures then lead back to the forceful theme. At measure 190, the Poco più lento introduces a sustained melody with repeated inner chords and long bass notes; its phrases pass through changing harmonies before rapid upper motion resumes.

A quiet, accented melodic passage begins at measure 284. Lighter running figures return at measure 296, followed by fuller chords and another return of the double-note melody. At measure 388, the Moderato con amore introduces a broad melody above gently repeating chords and bass notes. Its varied returns expand in register and dynamics before a long descending flourish and pauses.

The Allegro brillante coda begins at measure 470 with running figures over alternating bass notes and chords. It combines rising sequences, fuller chordal phrases, a repeated passage with alternate endings, and renewed upper runs before the final widely spaced chords.