Themes: Injustice, Tension
The composition begins with somber melodies and dissonant chords, reflecting the tension and gravity of Jesus' trial before Pilate and Herod.
Themes: Sorrow, Burden
This movement depicts Jesus’ journey carrying the cross with a heavy, sorrowful melody, incorporating moments of compassion through lighter interludes.
Themes: Agony, Sacrifice
Powerful chords and fluctuating dynamics portray the crucifixion's torment, interspersed with serene passages reflecting Jesus' forgiveness.
Themes: Desolation, Surrender
A reflective adagio captures Jesus’ final moments, using resolved dissonance to symbolize His last words and peaceful surrender.
Themes: Mourning, Hope
The final movement is somber yet ends on a hopeful note, foreshadowing the resurrection with a subtle shift towards a major key.