Key: D major, representing the majesty of the heavens.
Tempo: Andante, expansive and broad.
Texture: Open voicings and arpeggiated chords to mimic the vastness of the sky.
Melody: Sweeping, lyrical, climbing and falling, reflecting the grandeur of creation.
Key Modulation: Transition to F major, more reflective and introspective.
Tempo: Moderato, contemplative pace.
Texture: Compact and introspective with chordal movement.
Dynamics: Gentle crescendos and decrescendos reflecting the soul-stirring effect of the law.
Key: Return to D major, incorporating motifs from the first movement.
Tempo: Allegretto, light and joyful.
Texture: Dance-like rhythms, lyrical and melodic.
Melody: Uplifting and joyful, capturing the delight in God’s commandments.
Key: Resolve in G major, soft and pure.
Tempo: Adagio, very slow and introspective.
Texture: Sparse, simple melody over sustained chords.
Dynamics: Soft, with gentle swells, reflecting a prayerful mood.