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Jun 7, 2024 · Since 1972, the finale of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony has been the official anthem of the European Community and its successor: the EU. Here's why.
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- Anastassia Boutsko
The Anthem of Europe or European Anthem, also known as Ode to Joy, is a piece of instrumental music adapted from the prelude of the final movement of Beethoven's 9th Symphony composed in 1823, originally set to words adapted from Friedrich Schiller's 1785 poem "Ode to Joy".
Aug 9, 2010 · The poem "Ode to Joy" expresses Schiller's idealistic vision of the human race becoming brothers - a vision Beethoven shared. In 1972, the Council of Europe adopted Beethoven's "Ode to Joy" theme as its anthem. In 1985, it was adopted by EU leaders as the official anthem of the European Union.
Jun 15, 2024 · “Ode to Joy” does not replace the national anthems of EU countries, but it expresses the values — freedom, peace and solidarity — shared by members of the union, and reflects the motto: “United in diversity.”
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Jun 9, 2024 · The "Ode to Joy" from Beethoven's Ninth Symphony is the official "Anthem of Europe." It's an anthem with a long history. Using the language of music, it stands for stated European values...
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- Andrea Horakh
May 1, 2024 · ‘Ode to Joy’ symbolises hope, unity and fellowship, making the chorus a fine fit for a union’s official anthem. Beethoven’s melody, without Schiller’s text, was adopted in 1985 as the official anthem of the European Community, which since 1993 is the European Union (EU).
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Even though Beethoven's finale features a text by poet Friedrich Schiller, in the European Parliament, the anthem is played without lyrics. Why Beethoven? The selection of the anthem goes...
