With an energetic fanfare opening the work, Festal Intrada is effervescent and sparkling with dynamism and strength. The ensuring legato melody, capturing a contrasting mood and tone, is processional and reflective. With the support of a driving rhythmic accompaniment to propel forward movement, this string is consequently sustained by a sweeping countermelody inter-weaving throughout the middle section. Returning to the opening energy, Festal Intrada concludes with vivacity and drive to the very last note.