Parents' happiness. Childish play.
Cradle-song (the clock strikes seven in the evening).
"III. ADAGIO:
Doing and thinking. Love scene.
Dreams and cares (the clock strikes seven in the morning).
"IV. FINALE:
Awakening and merry dispute (double fugue).
Joyous conclusion."
A year later, in connection with the first performance in England, an "official" description was published, and it was intimated that this description was "allowed" by the composer "to be made public." It is therefore reproduced here, since there is every reason to believe that it constitutes an authentic interpretation of the music.