It is a production of Malling's orchestral period (1880s–1893), being completed soon after his Symphony and preceding his Piano Concerto by some five years.
The piece opens with a somber introduction (Moderato, g minor): after the orchestral statement of the theme violin first repeats it and then adds a variation.
Its structure makes use of some features of the sonata form, in that one can discern exposition, development and recapitulation sections.
Unexpectedly, the theme of the introduction is restated (Moderato) just before the transition (Vivo) to the recapitulation (Molto allegro, con brio).
The piece ends with the triumph of the slower theme from the second section (Maestoso, ma non lento, F major).