Judith Weir: By Wisdom: Mixed Choir And Piano/Organ
Book of Proverbs (Old Testament)
COMPOSER:
Judith Weir
PUBLISHER:
Chester Music
PRODUCT FORMAT:
Vocal Work
DESCRIPTION PRODUCT TYPE:
Choral Score
By Wisdom was composed to mark the Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty The Queen in 2022 and first performed at a Service of Thanksgiving for Her Majesty The Queen at St Paul’s Cathedral, London, on 3rd June 2022 by the choirs of St Paul’s Cathedral and Her Majesty’s Chapel Royal conducted by Andrew
Specifications
Composer | Judith Weir |
Publisher | Chester Music |
Instrumentation | SATB Choir and Organ |
Product Format | Vocal Work |
Description Product Type | Choral Score |
Genre | Hymns & Chorals |
Year of Publication | 2022 |
EAN | 5020679005798 |
UPC | 196288092025 |
No. | MUSCH88255 |
Number of pages | 12 |
Voicing | SATB |
Text language | English |
Description
By Wisdom was composed to mark the Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty The Queen in 2022 and first performed at a Service of Thanksgiving for Her Majesty The Queen at St Paul’s Cathedral, London, on 3rd June 2022 by the choirs of St Paul’s Cathedral and Her Majesty’s Chapel Royal conducted by Andrew Carwood, with William Fox, organ.
Program Note: Amongst many ancient writings which examine the importance of Wisdom in our life on earth is the Old Testament Book of Proverbs. The short selection of verses (from Proverbs, Chapter 3) set to music in this anthem celebrate ‘the one who finds wisdom, the one who gains understanding’.