I. “C.A.E.” _L’istesso tempo_, G minor, 4-4. The initials are Lady
Elgar’s. The theme, changed in rhythm, is given to the second violins
and violas tremolo; flute and clarinet in octaves. The close,
_pianississimo_, is in G major.
II. “H.D.S.-P.” _Allegro_, G minor, 3-8. The theme finally appears in
the violoncellos and basses under a staccato figure for wood-wind, later
violins.
III. “R.B.T.” _Allegretto_, G major, 3-8. Fragments of the theme are
played by oboe and violins (_pizzicato_) against a counter theme for
wood-wind.
IV. “W.M.B.” A spirited, vigorous variation. _Allegro di molto_, G
minor-major 3-4. Strings, wood-wind, and horns proclaim the theme. The
last measures call for the full strength of the orchestra.
V. “R.P.A.” _Moderato_, C minor, 12-8 (4-4). A counter melody is
developed against the theme (bassoons, violoncellos, and double basses),
first above the theme and then below it.
VI. “Ysobel.” _Andantino_, C major 3-2. A lyrical movement with a
cantilena for solo viola, while gentle phrases are given to the woodwind
and horns.
VII. “Troyte.” _Presto_, C major, 4-4. Wood-wind and violins have a bold
figure over a _basso ostinato_ for violoncellos, double basses,
kettledrums. This figure, changed, is afterwards given to the basses.