After listening all I could think of was wrath and fire. I waited all week for some appropriate clouds, and when I finally thought I had some I got just two shots before my battery died. Then came how to put fire in the sky. I am abysmal with Photoshop, even the simpler Elements version. Still, downloaded some "fire" brushes and tried my hand at layers once again. Not exactly what I envisioned, but the best I can do for now.
Totally think that you met your challenge! I listened as well and you did it. This image is haunting and powerful as is the Verdi piece. Don't feel alone in the photoshop universe, there are plenty of us that are PS challenged but we try, try again then and don't crumble! Never give up, never surrender.