Musical Image: A luminous texture depicting the divine light of the Transfiguration.
Technical Aspects: Arpeggios and sustained chords in upper registers for an ethereal atmosphere.
Musical Image: Dramatic chord progression for God's voice, followed by softer melodies for Jesus' reassurance.
Technical Aspects: Dynamic contrasts to illustrate the episode's emotional range.
Musical Image: From tension and dissonance to uplifting resolution, symbolizing healing and the power of faith.
Technical Aspects: Dissonant intervals resolving into consonant chords, in minor to major progression.
Musical Image: Introspective and somber, conveying the sadness and hope in Jesus’ prophecy.
Technical Aspects: Slower tempo, minor tonalities, use of lower registers for seriousness.
Musical Image: A reflection on revelation, faith, and redemption, building towards a triumphant finale.
Technical Aspects: Thematic material from earlier sections reinterpreted in a hopeful major key.