This rambunctious finale is in a simple sonata form structure, with a few liberties taken.
The exposition section itself is short and compact, consisting of three themes. The first one, heard right at the start, consists of a peculiar two-note flick upward and a "growl-like" answer below. This is the most prominent theme in the movement.
The second theme (0:21) is softer, the third (0:44) more light-hearted and whimsical.
Once the exposition has ended, it sounds like Beethoven is about to repeat it again (1:32), as in standard sonata form practice, but instead, he quickly moves forward to the development (1:39). This section mainly concerns itself with the first theme, the "two-note flick" receiving particular prominence at one point (2:21).
The recapitulation section (2:38) proceeds largely as expected, but then Beethoven gives us a very extensive coda (starts approximately at 4:08) that is so long that it might as well be called a second development section. At the climax of this coda comes one of the most intensely energetic passages in all of Beethoven's symphonies (5:37), a particular highlight for me.
I did my best to replicate the energy of this moment with the soundfont, but despite my efforts, it's still no match to hearing it played by a real orchestra... and with a conductor who won't have it played too slow.
Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 36
Movement IV. Allegro molto
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