1915

Passionale

Composed by Henry T. Burleigh
Passionale is a song cycle by Henry Burleigh setting the poetry of James Weldon Johnson.

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“Your Eyes So Deep” (from “Passionale”)
Bo Shimmin, tenor; Sara Chiesa, piano2:52

H. T. Burleigh

Composer

James Weldon 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.

“Your Lips are Wine” (from “Passionale”)
Tyrese Byrd, tenor; Sara Chiesa, piano2:56

H. T. Burleigh

Composer

James Weldon 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.

Songs

Her Eyes, Twin Pools1915 · PassionaleHenry T. BurleighJames Weldon JohnsonYour Lips are Wine1915 · PassionaleHenry T. BurleighJames Weldon JohnsonYour Eyes So Deep1915 · PassionaleHenry T. BurleighJames Weldon JohnsonThe Glory of the Day was in Her Face1915 · PassionaleHenry T. BurleighJames Weldon Johnson

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Sheet Music

<em>Passionale</em>

H. T. Burleigh
1. Her Eyes, Twin Pools
2. Your Lips are Wine
3. Your Eyes So Deep
4. The Glory of the Day was in Her Face
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“Passionale”

H. T. Burleigh
1. Her Eyes, Twin Pools
2. Your Lips are Wine
3. Your Eyes So Deep
4. The Glory of the Day was in Her Face
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