Conceptual Solo Piano Score for Matthew 23

Prelude: "The Call to Righteousness"

A somber yet inviting opening with minor keys and modal melodies to evoke introspection.

Movement I: "Seven Woes"

Dynamic contrasts and dissonant chords portray Jesus' rebuke with increasing intensity.

Movement II: "The Lament for Jerusalem"

A poignant, sorrowful adagio with a lyrical theme, employing rubato to express depth of sorrow.

Movement III: "The Heart of the Law"

A major key movement with a simple melody that grows in complexity, reflecting a deepening understanding.

Movement IV: "Woe to You, Pharisees"

Revisits the somber tones of earlier woes with a restless pace, illustrating missed opportunities for repentance.

Epilogue: "Jerusalem's Desolation"

Echoes the lamentation while hinting at hope for future redemption, ending with an unresolved chord.