String Quartet Inspired by Acts Chapter 7

Movement I: "Ancestors' Faith"

A reflective theme that grows in intensity, capturing the faith and journeys of Abraham, Joseph, and Moses, blending solemnity with moments of triumph.

Movement II: "The Temple in Heaven"

An ethereal, expansive movement using higher registers to evoke the celestial temple, with ascending melodies suggesting divine presence beyond physical structures.

Movement III: "Vision of the Son of Man"

A serene, transcendent piece capturing Stephen's vision of Jesus, integrating a luminous theme that embodies peace and divine assurance.

Movement IV: "Martyrdom and Forgiveness"

Combines the somberness of martyrdom with the sublimity of forgiveness, starting turbulent but resolving into peaceful harmony, reflecting Stephen's final prayers and spiritual ascension.