An arrangement of the second (andante) and third (rondo) movements of the concerto is also performed on tuba, euphonium, and trombone.
In the "andante" first movement, the island's most ancient voices offer their wisdom and admonish newcomers to give themselves completely to their new home.
The order of the third and fourth movements was reversed so that the long "andante" became the central movement in the concerto grosso.
In the "andante larghetto, e staccato" the orchestral ritornellos with their dotted rhythms alternate with the virtuoso passages for upper strings and solo first violin.
The andante is written in 3/4 time, and was written to bring out some of the smooth and tranquil sounds of the trumpet.
The andante is more reflective and expands with a romantic greatness.
An "andante" section for strings follows using a straightforward lilting rhythm.
The andante finishes with a diminuendo-ing long pause, and then moves into the 6/8 allegretto.
