Starts with a quiet, meditative prelude in a minor key, setting a solemn mood with sustained chords and a slow tempo to evoke the gravity of Jacob’s final gathering with his sons.
Develops contrasting motifs to reflect Jacob's complex feelings. Major key themes for pride in Judah and Joseph; minor key, abrupt motifs for disappointment in Reuben, Simeon, and Levi.
Introduces a lush melody in a major key representing prosperity and leadership blessings, with rising lines and rich harmonies suggesting future success.
Shifts to a tense section using minor keys and syncopated rhythms, reflecting Jacob’s regrets and stern reprimands, conveyed through staccato notes and a restrained tempo.
Concludes with a recapitulation of the initial theme, transformed to include elements from all sections, symbolizing closure and peaceful resolution, modulating back to a major key.