Musical Image: Stark, discordant motifs represent tension with the Pharisees.
Instrumentation and Technique: Sharp articulations and rhythmic motifs underline rigidity.
Musical Image: Transition from longing to warmth, reflecting the woman's plea and faith acknowledgment.
Instrumentation and Technique: Solo violin leads with responsive strings, evolving into harmonious integration.
Musical Image: Full, rich, and expansive melodies convey awe and divine compassion.
Instrumentation and Technique: Lush melodies and dynamic swells, with pizzicato mimicking the miraculous feeding.
Musical Image: Introspective music focuses on inner transformation and spiritual revelations.
Instrumentation and Technique: Dialogue between instruments, minor keys, and modal harmonies for introspection.
Musical Image: Reflective yet forward-looking, symbolizing continuity and hope.
Instrumentation and Technique: Unified playing with open, unresolved chord pointing to the future.