2015

Miss Wheatley’s Garden

Composed by Rosephanye Powell

Song Collection

Miss Wheatley's Garden is cycle of three songs by Rosephanye Powell honoring the legacy of Phillis Wheatley, America's first African American poet. Powell sets poetry by Frances Ellen Watkins Harper, Angelina Weld Grimké and Georgia Douglas Johnson.

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“I Want to Die While You Love Me” (from “Miss Wheatley’s Garden”)
Bo Shimmin, tenor; Sara Chiesa, piano3:04

Rosephanye Powell

Composer

Georgia Douglas Johnson

Poet(s)/Writer(s)

2021

Date

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Location

This recording was made possible by a grant from the University of Michigan, as part of the "Black Composer Speaks" Project.

I Want to Die While You Love Me
Tyrese Byrd, tenor; Joshua Marzan, piano3:25

Rosephanye Powell

Composer

Georgia Douglas Johnson

Poet(s)/Writer(s)

2022

Date

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Location

This recording was part of a concert during the American Song Institute 2022, which took place on the campus of the University of Michigan.

Songs

I Want to Die While You Love Me2015 · Miss Wheatley’s GardenRosephanye PowellGeorgia Douglas JohnsonA Winter Twilight2015 · Miss Wheatley’s GardenRosephanye PowellAngelina Weld GrimkéSongs for the People2015 · Miss Wheatley’s GardenRosephanye PowellFrances Ellen Watkins Harper

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Related Information

Rosephanye Powell Official Website

rosephanyepowell.com/art-songs/miss-wheatleys-garden

Sheet Music

Miss Wheatley’s Garden

Rosephanye Powell
Versions for High and Low
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