sentences:  The character is romantic and nostalgic, with the meter creating a slow waltz-like rhythm.The melody is stated "espressivo" by the violin in the mid-lower register and proceeds in a calm, introspective character until a sudden two-measure modulation and crescendo lead to an impassioned climax, played in double stop thirds by the violin.Following a brief interlude the melody is stated again an octave higher and with a somewhat less restrained character—it bears the characteristic Brahmsian marking "poco forte" (literally "a bit loud".)