Mood: Sombre, reflective
Key: D minor
Texture: Begins with a solo viola, representing John's solitary voice in the wilderness...
Dynamics: Starts pianissimo, gradually building to a forte...
Mood: Hopeful, miraculous
Key: G major
Texture: Starts with a simple, repeating theme representing the loaves and fishes...
Dynamics: Moderate, with crescendos leading to moments of revelation...
Mood: Mysterious, awe-inspiring
Key: C sharp minor
Texture: A fluid, undulating base line in the cello represents the water...
Dynamics: Wide dynamic range, from pianissimo for the calm to fortissimo for the storm...
Mood: Reflective, uplifting
Key: E major
Texture: A blend of themes from the previous movements, representing the disciples' awe...
Dynamics: Begins softly, building to a triumphant fortissimo, then resolving to a serene pianissimo.