<Ul> <Li> This gentle and sweetly reflective rocking theme, introduced by the violin after a short introduction by the piano, is the thematic core of the entire work . Franck originally intended it as a slow movement, but Ysaÿe preferred a slightly quicker tempo, and convinced Franck to mark it Allegretto . </Li> </Ul> <Li> This gentle and sweetly reflective rocking theme, introduced by the violin after a short introduction by the piano, is the thematic core of the entire work . Franck originally intended it as a slow movement, but Ysaÿe preferred a slightly quicker tempo, and convinced Franck to mark it Allegretto . </Li> <Li> II . Allegro <Ul> <Li> This turbulent movement is sometimes considered the real opening movement, with the Allegretto ben moderato serving as a long introduction . </Li> </Ul> </Li> <Ul> <Li> This turbulent movement is sometimes considered the real opening movement, with the Allegretto ben moderato serving as a long introduction . </Li> </Ul>

Sonata for violin and piano in a major