Composition: The Congo (Bergh, Arthur)

Title The Congo
Alternative title A cycle of songs for baritone
Creators Arthur Bergh (composer) and Vachel Lindsay (librettist)
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Instrumentation baritone and piano
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First published 1918
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Composition types Songs
Language English
Period Early 20th century
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Their basic savagery
Their irrepressible high spirits
The hope of their religion

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