National anthems are an integral part of official receptions and play an important role at major events such as the Olympic Games or World Championships. Most anthems date from the 18-20th centuries and are often an essential part of the political and cultural development of a country, e.g. on its way to independence or democracy.

At the same time, the anthem conveys a sense of community and is a means to express identification with one's home country. / [Hymnes Nationaux] / Musiques du monde / Partition / Broché /

Quel que soit votre attitude est à leur égard, les hymnes nationaux jouent un rôle important dans notre vie quotidienne et aider les gens à s'identifier à leur nation, si lors de grandes manifestations sportives ou lors des cérémonies d'Etat international. Notre nouvelle édition prolongée présente une sélection des hymnes plus importants. / Clavier

Par BEETHOVEN LUDWIG VAN. The European Hymn is the hymn not only of the European Union but of Europe in a broader sense. The melody has been taken from the Ninth Symphony by Ludwig van Beethoven from 1823. In the last movement of this symphony Beethoven set music to the 'Ode to Joy' by Friedrich von Schiller from 1785. This poem sprang from Schiller's idealistic vision of men who become brothers – a vision Beethoven shared with him. In 1972 the Council of Europe adopted Beethoven's 'Ode to Joy' as its anthem. The well-known conductor Herbert von Karajan was commissioned to arrange three instrumental versions – for solo piano, wind orchestra and symphony orchestra. Without words, in the universal language of music, the anthem is an expression of the idealistic values of freedom, peace and solidarity which Europe stands for. In 1985 the heads of state and government adopted the hymn as the EU's official anthem. It does not replace the national anthems of the member states, but rather celebrates common values as well as unity in diversity. The score of this offical anthem is exclusively available from the Schott publishing house./ Répertoire / Piano

Here are sixteen all-time favourite Danish songs including several written by the great Hans Christian Anderson himself. With lyrics in Danish and English as well as musical arrangements of for Voice and Guitar/Piano this is a unique celebration of Denmark’s musical traditions and love of communal singing. Each song is beautifully performed on the accompanying CD and this bi-centennial edition of this fabulous volume has been illustrated by British artist Paul Cox. From lyrical songs and anthems to folk themes and the popular I’m Hans Christian Anderson this is a unique portrait of a nation with a time honoured love of singing.

50 hymnes nationaux arrangés pour piano, chant et guitare (diagrammes) une traduction anglaises des paroles et un CD audio.