Theme: Setting the stage with divine intervention and promise.
Musical Expression: Soft, flowing melody building in complexity.
Theme: Zechariah's disbelief and its consequences.
Musical Expression: Dissonant harmony with a dramatic pause for muteness.
Theme: Mary's serene acceptance of her divine role.
Musical Expression: Serene theme with rich, flowing arpeggios.
Theme: The joyful encounter and Elizabeth's unborn child's response.
Musical Expression: Joyful, lively melody with echoing motifs.
Theme: Mary's song of praise and the fulfillment of God's promises.
Musical Expression: Uplifting movement with a broad dynamic range.
Theme: Celebration of John's birth and the prophetic vision of his role.
Musical Expression: Gentle melody transitioning to majestic themes.
Theme: Reflecting on the promise of salvation and the coming of Christ.
Musical Expression: Recapitulation of themes leading to a hopeful conclusion.