Tempo: Adagio molto. Key: C minor. The movement uses deep bass chords to evoke the tone of impending doom, with a melody that mimics the wind’s moan, setting a foreboding atmosphere.
Tempo: Andante doloroso. Key: A minor. This introspective movement uses a melancholic melody and dissonant chords to reflect the shepherd's sorrow and the despair of the doomed flock.
Tempo: Allegro agitato. Key: F sharp minor. A turbulent movement representing tension and betrayal, climaxing in harsh strikes to symbolize the breaking of the staffs.
Tempo: Lento. Key: G minor. Concluding with a stark, ominous tone, this movement uses sparse, staccato notes to convey the harsh rule of the foolish shepherd, ending on a note of foreboding.
This suite aims to translate the profound emotional and thematic content of Zechariah Chapter 11 into a musical language, offering an immersive experience that echoes the biblical narrative’s dramatic arc.