Musical Image: Dissonant chords and dynamic shifts reflect the tension of skepticism.
Technical Aspects: Use of polyrhythms and lower register for seriousness.
Musical Image: Evolves from confusion to clarity, mirroring disciples' understanding.
Technical Aspects: Developing variation and higher register for enlightenment.
Musical Image: Lyrical and uplifting, reflecting the profound moment of faith.
Technical Aspects: Crescendo, major key, and broad dynamics for emotional impact.
Musical Image: Solemn and introspective, contemplating the impending sacrifice.
Technical Aspects: Slow pace, minor tonality, and somber motifs for solemnity.
Musical Image: Contemplative with underlying strength, reflecting discipleship’s resolve.
Technical Aspects: Decrescendo to unresolved harmony, thematic callbacks for continuity.