H. T. Burleigh (1866–1949)
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H. T. Burleigh (1866–1949)
1. What do we need to know about this composer?
Possible answers . . .
- Elevated spirituals, for the first time, to the level of art song; made them available to concert singers.
2. Name a song composition by this composer.
Possible answers . . .
Deep River
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Saracen Songs
1. Almona ; Song of Hassan
2. O, night of dream and wonder; Almona’s song
3. His helmet’s blaze; Almona’s song of Yussouf to Hassan
4. I hear his footsteps, music sweet; Almona’s song of delight
5. Thou art weary; Almona’s song to Yussouf
6. This is Nirvana; Yussouf’s song to Almona
7. Ahmed’s song of farewell
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This selection is called: “Deep River”
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