The tempo of the realisation is 58 quarter note or crotchet beats to the minute. A chordal, hymn like piece of music exploring a call perhaps of longing. Tchaikovsky is always exploring a range of emotions in his music. Use of the sustaining pedal is recommended in playing this music but is not indicated in the sheet music scores. Accompaniments are in place playing at 56, 58 & 60 quarter note beats per minute.
