This passage, written in the flute's optimal tessitura above the staff, allows the instrument to shine with its singing tone, crisp articulation, brilliant passagework, and full dynamic range, easily projecting over the orchestra. From the 4th movement, mm. 170-200

A dramatic peak achieved by contrasting two sections of the orchestra

Clean transitions with no overlap between consecutive scenes

Spatial sweep across the string sections, traversing all the music stands. Panning effect.

Antiphonic structure created by the alternation between winds and strings. 3rd mov., mm. 99-112

Responsorial structure created by the contrast between two instrumental densities.

Contrast between two instrumental densities: 2 string sections and a solo bassoon.