Mood: Solemn, introspective
Narrative Focus: Introduces Cornelius's devout nature and prayers.
Musical Concepts: Gentle, flowing melody with building intensity to represent prayer.
Mood: Mystical, uncertain
Narrative Focus: Peter's perplexing vision and divine communication.
Musical Concepts: Dissonant harmonies, shifting meters, and dialogue between instruments.
Mood: Warm, hopeful
Narrative Focus: The significant encounter between Cornelius and Peter.
Musical Concepts: Warmth and unity themes, consonant harmonies, musical dialogue.
Mood: Joyous, celebratory
Narrative Focus: The Holy Spirit descends, uniting all in faith.
Musical Concepts: Triumphant and spirited cohesion, ascending motifs, harmonious finale.
Mood: Reflective, forward-looking
Narrative Focus: Reflection on the events and their implications for the future of the church.
Musical Concepts: Returning themes, contemplative and anticipatory tones, unresolved anticipation.