Themes: Betrayal, Companionship, Sacrifice
This movement starts in a minor key, shifting to a reflective warmth during the Last Supper, symbolizing the bond between Jesus and His disciples with a motif of sacrifice.
Themes: Anguish, Prayer, Loneliness
Characterized by dissonant chords and a melody reflecting Jesus' turmoil, this movement uses a descending bass line and dissonant pedal point to portray deep emotional distress.
Themes: Betrayal, Fear, Denial
The jarring nature of Judas' betrayal and Peter's denial are depicted through abrupt dynamics, chromatic descents, and specific melodic figures for the rooster's crow.
Themes: Injustice, Mockery, Suffering
Angular melodies and harsh harmonies represent the trial's mockery and injustice, with a repetitive motif for the questioning and crowd's cries, concluding with tension as Jesus is condemned.
Themes: Sacrifice, Forgiveness, Redemption
Starting solemnly, this movement transitions from sorrow to hope, concluding with an uplifting resolution that symbolizes redemption, weaving in motifs of forgiveness.