Musical Image: A celebratory theme with grandeur and a hint of solemnity, reflecting the crowd's joy and the underlying narrative tension.
Technical Aspects: Wide chords for acclamations, dynamic build-up and subtle receding.
Musical Image: Forceful and determined, capturing Jesus' actions and the intensity of the moment.
Technical Aspects: Sharp, accented rhythms for the cleansing action, with quieter moments for reflection.
Musical Image: Contemplative and enigmatic, illustrating the fig tree's withering as a metaphor for faith and judgment.
Technical Aspects: Flowing introduction to dissonant textures for the withering theme.
Musical Image: Varied themes to capture the essence of Jesus' parables, moving through different moods and motifs.
Technical Aspects: Thematic variation to represent the multifaceted teachings.
Musical Image: A sense of confrontation leading to triumphant affirmation of Jesus' wisdom and authority.
Technical Aspects: Contrasting musical ideas culminating in a powerful finale.