The
primary theme of this mesmerizing waltz came to the composer
in a dream. While jumping up in the middle of the night to
write down the first sixteen bars of the melody ensured that
the theme would not be forgotten, the completion of the
piece involved countless hours of devotion. With its lush
harmonies and romantic lyricism, the composition puts the
listener into a dreamlike state in which distant memories
are awakened. (145 measures)
