Key: D minor, Tempo: Allegro agitato, Texture: Dense and percussive. Uses rapid, descending scales and rhythmic patterns for a sense of urgency.
Key: Modulates to F minor, Tempo: Andante con moto, Texture: Heavy with complex harmonies. Features diminished chords and syncopated rhythms.
Key: E minor, Tempo: Largo, Texture: Sparse and hollow. Minimalistic melody with long pauses to reflect desolation.
Key: C minor, Tempo: Adagio, Texture: Lyrical and flowing. A sorrowful melody evolving into an expressive theme, symbolizing lament.
Key: Returns to D minor, Tempo: Allegro molto, Texture: Full and dynamic. Recapitulates the initial theme with increased intensity.
Performance Notes: Use of wide dynamic ranges, liberal rubato, and strategic pedaling to enhance the emotional storytelling of the piece.