The second movement is a Largo in the key of E flat major. The major mode helps to describe the text of the sonnet associated with this movement:

Before the fire to pass peaceful,
Contented days while the rain outside pours down.

The movement is composed of an 8-bar melody that ends modulating to the dominant, B-flat major. The melody is repeated with variations in B-flat major and ends in E-flat major.

Here is the complete movement:

 

John Harrison, violín, Robert Turizziani, director. Wichita State University Chamber Players.
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