Ignaz Joseph Pleyel was a highly respected musician in his day and somewhat of an entrepreneur eventually running a world famous publishing house in Paris in the early nineteenth century.  This work, originally written for two violins in 1806, imparts all the majesty and drama of a late Classical style work.  Being  in sonata form, assertive  first subject is contrasted with a more lyrical second theme.  The  movement ends in a brighter major key.  Your orchestra will enjoy the many contrasts on this most effective arrangement.