Henri Bertini - Grandes études artistiques, Op. 122, No. 3 - Moderato

Measures 1–16 place a sustained melody within flowing broken-chord figures in E-flat major above long bass notes and octaves. Measures 17–32 add brief descending lower replies to the upper figures while the melody expands into fuller intervals.

Measures 33–50 move the melody and accompanying figures into a higher register, with forceful accents followed by softer phrases over sustained lower notes. Measures 51–78 alternate the flowing figures between the two parts, placing held notes and short replies above or below them as the harmonies change.

Measures 79–104 introduce a sustained upper melody in G major. The broken-chord figures continue beneath it, joined by lower chords and bass notes, and expand into fuller phrases before softening. Measures 105–116 return to E-flat major with sustained upper notes, lower trills, and slowing figures.

Measures 117–148 bring shorter upper broken-chord gestures answered by lower figures. The music moves into A-flat major at measure 133 and returns to E-flat major at measure 147.

Measures 149–173 continue the exchange of short upper and lower figures, including a quieter passage at measures 155–158 with overlapping parts in the lower register. The figures rise through fuller intervals, descend again, and contract into short replies before the final chords at measures 171–173.