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?.
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