Key: C minor, Mood: Solemn and urgent
Begins with a slow, pleading melody, using minor scales and sparse chordal textures to underline the urgent call for repentance.
Key: F major, Mood: Hopeful and comforting
A flowing, lyrical melody in a major key that conveys hope and divine protection, with gentle arpeggios and soft dynamics to soothe and reassure.
Key: G minor, Mood: Dramatic and intense
Dynamic motifs for each nation, characterized by dissonant chords, sharp accents, and rapid passages to depict the wrath and chaos of divine judgment.
Key: E flat minor, Mood: Dark and desolate
A mournful theme with heavy bass notes and diminished chords to portray the ruin and abandonment of Assyria and Nineveh.
Key: C major, Mood: Triumphant and conclusive
The final movement shifts from moderate to vibrant, using rich harmonies and uplifting melodies to celebrate the restoration of divine order.