Movement: Lento. Mood: Cautious anticipation with underlying tension. Technique: Minor keys and dissonant intervals for atmosphere, sparse melodic lines over undulating bass.
Movement: Allegro agitato. Mood: Turbulent and chaotic, reflecting intense fear and desperation. Technique: Rapid scales/arpeggios for wind and waves, dynamic contrasts and dissonance for chaos.
Movement: Adagio sostenuto. Mood: Serene yet somber, a turning point from despair to hope. Technique: Lyrical melody over calm harmonies, use of pedal for spaciousness.
Movement: Andante con moto - Allegro. Mood: From uncertainty to triumphant salvation. Technique: Key/tempo change for relief, triumphant chords, and uplifting melodies for finale.