Musical Character: Tense pizzicato for plotting, transitioning to legato passages for the anointing.
Technical Aspects: Use of contrasting textures to highlight the juxtaposition of human deceit and divine foresight.
Musical Character: Solemnity mixed with warmth, incorporating motifs of betrayal among harmonious passages.
Technical Aspects: Contrapuntal sections and a recurring motif hinting at the impending betrayal.
Musical Character: Intense emotionality with minor keys and dissonant chords, reflecting Jesus' sorrow.
Technical Aspects: Dynamic contrasts to illustrate Jesus' emotional turmoil and moments of solitude.
Musical Character: Dramatic introduction for Judas's betrayal, contrasted with fragmented themes for Peter's denial.
Technical Aspects: Use of sharp, accusatory motifs and dissonance to underscore the emotional intensity of betrayal.
Musical Character: Solemn and reflective, revisiting earlier themes to emphasize Jesus' resolve.
Technical Aspects: Sustained chords and slower tempo to underscore the gravity of the trial and injustice faced.