Conceptual Solo Piano Score for Matthew Chapter 26

Prelude: "The Shadow of Betrayal"

Sets a contemplative tone with minor chords and dissonant harmonies, building the tension of impending betrayal.

Use of pedal for resonance and atmosphere, with a slow tempo for gradual tension build-up.

Movement I: "The Anointing at Bethany"

Tender and expressive, reflecting the beauty of the act and the sadness of its implication.

Lyrical melody in the upper register supported by warm chords to create intimacy and reverence.

Movement II: "The Last Supper"

Bittersweet, oscillating between closeness and the undercurrent of betrayal.

Harmonic progressions evoke a sense of foreboding, interspersed with serene passages.

Movement III: "Gethsemane's Agony"

Dramatic intensity captures Jesus's turmoil and resolve, using minor keys and dissonance.

Dynamic fluctuations and pauses to underscore moments of contemplation and resolve.

Movement IV: "Betrayal and Arrest"

Stark and abrupt, reflecting the shock of betrayal and the chaos of arrest.

Sharp, staccato notes for betrayal, with chaotic, dissonant passages for the arrest.

Movement V: "Peter's Denial"

Transitions from anxious to lamenting, reflecting Peter's fear and subsequent remorse.

A motif that evolves to reflect Peter's denial, culminating in sorrowful chords.

Epilogue: "Before the Sanhedrin"

Solemn and dignified, underscoring Jesus' silent strength in the face of injustice.

Minor keys and sparse textures evoke a sense of solitude and resilience.