Intrada festiva und Passio

"Intrada festiva" begins with the change between mighty organ chords and brass fanfares. As a second theme, the 1st trumpet intones a lyrical theme. Further chord changes between organ and horns and a continuation of the lyrical theme lead to a progression section that leads to a brilliant conclusion.

"Passio" consists of two parts: the first part, which moves slowly and increases in cluster-like chords, symbolizes the transition to the resurrection, which is represented in the toccate-like second part by the use of the chorale "Christ has risen" in alternation between dramatic and heroic passages. The work ends in a quieter upward movement, finally in the pianissimo.