A nautical theme right from the start! You can feel the swell of the waves in the violas and cellos. Sea breezes are played by the seconds using easy open-string crossings. The main theme is energetically stated in double eighth notes by the first violin. Everybody gets a piece of the action throughout. The middle section in B minor, featuring the cellos, evokes images of a ghost ship. Suspense is created while all are waiting for the sea breezes to pick up again. The rollicking ending is truly fun to play!