Texts by M. Angelou set in Art Songs and Choral Works
Texts set in art song or choral works (not necessarily comprehensive):
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Special notes: All titles and first lines are included in this index, including those used by composers.
Titles used by the text author appear in boldface. First lines appear in italics.
A language code in a blue rectangle like ENG indicates that a translation to that language is available.
A grey rectangle like FRE indicates a particular translation (usually one set to music) exists but isn't yet available.
- Africa (Thus she had lain) - J. Heggie *
- Ailey, Baldwin, Floyd, Killens, and Mayfield (When great trees fall) - W. Bolcom *
- America (The gold of her promise) - J. Heggie *
- Grey day () - B. Boykin [x] *
- Senses of insecurity () - B. Boykin [x] *
- Songs remembering () - B. Boykin [x] *
- Sounds like pearls () - B. Boykin [x] *
- Tears () - B. Boykin [x] *
- The gold of her promise * - J. Heggie (America)
- Thus she had lain * - J. Heggie (Africa)
- When great trees fall * - W. Bolcom
Last update: 2023-05-11 13:42:46