Introduces distinct themes for each instrument, symbolizing the diversity of spiritual gifts and their harmonious contribution to the whole.
Features a musical conversation with a solo that passes from one instrument to the next, emphasizing the interdependence and importance of each part of the body.
Focuses on giving traditionally supportive roles more complex parts, highlighting the value of every member within the ensemble.
Begins with a somber motif that transforms into a joyful theme, symbolizing shared experiences of suffering and rejoicing within the community.
A reflective adagio that reprises elements from earlier movements in a unified piece, pointing towards the themes of love in the subsequent chapter.