Movement: Moderato
Character: Embodies Paul's courage and conviction with solemn dignity.
Technique: Homophonic texture; tenor voice leads with solemn harmony from other voices.
Movement: Andante to Allegro
Character: Captures the dramatic, transformative moment of Paul's conversion.
Technique: Light dissonance, dynamic shifts, and a fugato section for Jesus's voice.
Movement: Allegro moderato
Character: Reflects Paul's earnest appeal and mission with persuasive urgency.
Technique: Call-and-response between voices, forward-moving melodic lines.
Movement: Adagio
Character: Emotional and reflective, capturing Agrippa's complex response.
Technique: Solo line for Agrippa's words, minor keys, and suspensions for tension.