Solo Piano Score: Wisdom’s Crown
This solo piano composition is inspired by 2 Chronicles Chapter 1, capturing Solomon's rise to kingship and his divine encounter where he chooses wisdom over wealth. Below is a conceptual outline of the composition:
Structure and Themes
- Prologue (The Ascent of Solomon): Grand, sweeping chords with a stately tempo, reflecting the majesty of Solomon's coronation.
- Sacred Request (Solomon at Gibeon): Contemplative and subdued, using modal scales to evoke the sacred atmosphere of worship and sacrifice.
- Divine Encounter (The Dream): Ethereal, dreamlike quality with arpeggios and soft pedal, representing the divine communication in Solomon's dream.
- Gift of Wisdom (Solomon’s Choice): Lyrical and noble melody that grows in intensity, reflecting Solomon's humble and wise request for wisdom.
- Epilogue (Blessings Bestowed): Joyful and celebratory movement, full of hope, celebrating the divine blessings of wealth and honor promised to Solomon.