The first movement, Allegro, has an energetic, rhythmic opening. As the movement develops, at one point there is a lyrical cello solo accompanied by all the other players on various percussion instruments.
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The second movement is a lyrical Adagio:
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The third movement is a Scherzo, which concludes with all the players switching to their percussion instruments and fading away in a sound reminiscent of a gamelan ensemble.
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The fourth movement begins with pizzicato strings playing a motif which will serve as an accompaniment through out the movement:
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