In its four movements, this piece is presented in various styles, moods, and complexities, each providing its own challenges and delights. The opening movement is very much Jazz-inspired. It begins with a pensive "lento cantabile" section, slow and melodic over broken chords. It then gives way to a quick, punchy faster section, an imaginative melody, jazz harmonies, and disjunct rhythms perhaps reminiscent of Miles Davis. The movement is rounded out with a reprise of the opening slow theme. It’s a delight to hear, and challenging, yet fun to play. The second movement is marked, "delicatamente," delicately. It features a slow, somewhat sad, rhythmically complex melody. This contrasts beautifully with a quick piano ostinato which, with increasing intensity, pervades the entire movement. Next, there is a lovely section marked, "in stile romantico," in a romantic style. The beautiful melody is presented in a style somewhat reminiscent of the Brahms, "Liebslieder Waltzer," though the harmonies are somewhat more up-to-date. Finally, the fun and rousing movement marked, "scherzare," joking! This is a light, bouncy melody over an excitedly syncopated accompaniment, a delightful way to conclude your performance.