This excerpt of the symphony seemingly depicts a dolorous mood full of

hopelessness but at certain points it has hints of being forward looking as

if anticipating something. The composer builds instruments upon

instruments for a climax in the excerpt.

The excerpt begins with a solo flute present a mournful theme that is later

reinforced by a falling pattern of the oboes. The cellos take over the

melody in their middle registers which sounds sorrowful. The oboe re-

enters and is accompanied by the violins in their high registers which

creates a very ethereal and spacious timbre; allowing the solo oboe's

sound to cut through. The cellos and violas re-enters and is further

reinforced by the lower brasses with tenuto chordal-like accompaniment.

This helps give a sense of urgency to the work as the blocks of sound help

to push the music along. The music grows increasingly more urgent as the

violins take over the melody and play repeated sequences that feel as if

they are searching for something more. This is further enhanced by the

flute's solo call right on top of the strings.