000 I. Bewegt düster
A gloomy introduction
125 II. Bewegt mit zarter Empfindung.
A passionate tender piece
409 III. Zwischenspiel
A brisk and lively interlude
606 IV. Sehr leidenschaftlich.
A piece with a lyrical nocturnal character
1005 V. In grosser Erregtheit.
Agitated in character and the most difficult/technical out of the 6. The right hand is active throughout and the middle section features some rapid hand crossing and arpeggios akin to those in Chopin`s etude Op. 10 No. 8.
1304 VI. Ruhig und sehr innig.
A calm intimate conclusion to the cycle.