Conceptual 4-Part Chorale for Matthew 16

Movement I: "The Demand for Signs"

Theme: The skepticism of the Pharisees and Sadducees and Jesus' response.

Musical Character: Tense, discordant motifs reflecting the conflict.

Lyrics Inspiration: Jesus’ rebuke of the demand for a sign.

Movement II: "The Leaven of the Pharisees"

Theme: Misunderstanding and enlightenment on the teachings of the Pharisees and Sadducees.

Musical Character: A shift from confusion to clarity in harmony.

Lyrics Inspiration: Jesus’ warning about the "leaven" of false teachings.

Movement III: "Peter's Confession"

Theme: Peter’s declaration of Jesus as the Christ, the foundation of faith.

Musical Character: Majestic, resonant chords reflecting the spiritual revelation.

Lyrics Inspiration: Peter’s confession and Jesus' acknowledgment.

Movement IV: "The Cost of Discipleship"

Theme: The teachings on the sacrifices required for following Jesus.

Musical Character: Somber yet hopeful, with complex harmonies.

Lyrics Inspiration: Jesus’ call to take up one's cross and the value of the soul.

Coda: "Echoes of Revelation"

Theme: The continuous journey of faith and revelation.

Musical Character: