The work begins with the alternation between powerful organ chords and brass fanfares. As a second theme the 1st trumpet intones a lyrical theme. Further chord changes between organ and winds and a continuation of the lyrical theme lead to a lead-throughlike ascending section, which leads to a brilliant conclusion.
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Passio for brass quintet and organ, timpani ad lib. (duration: 5.30)
consists of two parts: the first, slowly striding and rising in cluster-like chords, symbolizes the transition, that which the word ‚Passio‘ means, to the resurrection, which is represented in the toccata-like second part by the use of the chorale „Christ has risen“ alternating between dramatic and heroic passages. The work ends in an upward movement that becomes quieter, finally in pianissimo.
Pdf S. 1-3