A delicate, tender beginning with soft, high notes reflecting the vulnerability of baby Moses. Tense, dissonant chords follow as the Pharaoh’s decree is introduced.
A flowing, lilting melody mimicking the gentle movements of the river, symbolizing hope and protection.
A warm and rich harmonic progression in a major key as Moses is discovered, suggesting a pivotal moment of compassion.
Bold and dynamic variations reflect Moses's life in the palace, highlighting his education and upbringing.
A solemn and introspective section with a slower tempo and minor keys, reflecting Moses’s burden and internal conflict.
An agitated, fast tempo with discordant chords illustrates Moses’s impulsive action and subsequent fear, leading to chaotic melody as he flees to Midian.
A peaceful, resolved melody as Moses starts a new life, ending on notes that suggest renewal and tentative hope.