"Covenant and Consequence" - A Solo Piano Reflection on Leviticus 20

Structure and Emotional Narrative

The composition is divided into four movements, each capturing different emotional aspects of the biblical text:

• Judgment: A formidable theme in a minor key, rhythmic and assertive, reflecting the severity of divine laws.
• Wrath: Featuring dissonant chords and a turbulent tempo to convey divine anger and moral outrage.
• Reflection: Slower and introspective, using lingering chords and a somber melody to invite contemplation.
• Redemption: Offering resolve and hope, transitioning to a major key with a lyrical and flowing melody.

Musical Elements

• Key: Primarily minor keys, ending in a major key for resolution.
• Tempo: Variable tempos reflecting each movement's emotional intensity.
• Dynamics: Strong contrasts to emphasize shifts from anger to reflection and hope.
• Harmony: A mix of traditional and modern harmonies with intentional dissonances resolving into consonances.
• Texture: A combination of homophonic and polyphonic textures, illustrating the complexity of the emotions and laws.