ESTONIAN SYMPHONIC MUSIC. THE FIRST CENTURY 1896-1996.
Estonians.
The first movement begins with an epic introductory theme. Aav was rich in
ideas; not all of them have been formed as themes; sometimes they are mere “splinters”
which appear and then disappear. The most typical is the towering Maestoso theme
expressing the archaic mentality, though with a certain Oriental feel:
Example 40.
It has a pathetic nature. The subsidiary theme appears pentatonic but is purely in
the major key.
The second movement: Andante, the first epic theme is wistful:
Example 41.
Three more thematic ideas are added.
The third movement is based on an old folk dance melody (Labajalg), used for
the first time in Estonian symphonic music.
Example 42.
It is a joyous and lively, divertissement-like movement.
The Finale is restless (Allegro) as if something serious was pending: a crowd gathering,
warriors preparing
annaabi.ee 
