| He himself was, naturally, primo tenore, being assisted by the younger Crivelli as the secondo. |
| The B section is a virtual solo for secondo, with primo finishing the melodies with scale passages in octaves. |
| Its arrangement for four hands, however, is excellently done, with commendable attention to the interests of the secondo player. |
| Far from the old-style duet where the secondo is merely playing backup for the primo, this duet features a wonderful dialogue between the parts. |
| The primo part always contains melodic material, while the secondo part contains mainly accompanimental passagework. |
| The Miniatures are inventive, charming pieces with colorful harmonic writing in the secondo part, imaginative rhythmic devices and surprising turns of phrases. |
