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245 14 a| The voice of nations :b| European national anthems and their authors /c| F. Gunther Eyck.;

260 a| Westport, CT :b| Greenwood Press,c| 1995.;

300 a| xx, 236 pages ;c| 25 cm.;

336 a| text2| rdacontent;

337 a| unmediated2| rdamedia;

338 a| volume2| rdacarrier;

490 1 a| Contributions to the study of music and dance ;v| no. 34;

504 a| Includes bibliographical references and index.;

505 0 a| Ancien Regime Anthems. 1. The Netherlands: Wilhelmus van Nassouwe / Philip Marnix van St. Aldegonde -- 2. The United Kingdom: God Save the King/Queen / author unknown -- 3. Denmark: Kong Christian / Johannes Ewald -- Der er et yndigt land / Adam G. Oehlenschlager -- Resistance Anthems. 4. France: La Marseillaise /Claude-Joseph Rouget de Lisle -- 5. Poland: Dabrowski Mazurka / Jozef Wybicki -- 6. Portugal: A Portuguesa / Henrique Lopes de Mendonca -- 7. Ireland: Amhran na/bh Fiann / Peadar Kearney -- Liberation Anthems. 8. Hungary: Himnusz / Ferenc Kolcsey -- 9. Greece: Hymnos eis ten Eleutherian / Dionysios Solomos -- 10. Belgium: La Brabanconne / A. Dechet (Jenneval), C. Rogier and R. Herreman -- 11. Norway: Sang for Norge / Bjornstjerne Bjornson -- Unification Anthems. 12. Germany: Das Lied der Deutschen / August H. Hoffmann von Fallersleben -- 13. Italy: Inno di Mameli / Goffredo Mameli -- Anthems of Contentment -- 14. Sweden: Du gamla, du fria / Richard Dybeck -- 15. Luxembourg: Ons Hemeecht / Michel Lentz.;

520 a| This first in-depth study of European national anthems analyzes their evolution as indicative of the culture, characteristics, and histories of the 15 different nations. Beyond these specific features, this book explores common themes such as the quest for liberty, independence, patriotism, national resurrection, and self-determination. The book also probes the reasons why these anthems are still in use and addresses their relevance in the era of European integration. Professor Eyck, a European-born historian, uses primary sources hitherto unavailable in this country and examines those anthems that were created spontaneously, rather than commissioned by rulers. Anthems included belong to countries that enjoyed sovereignty for either centuries or decades before 1914. Each chapter outlines the country's situation when the poem, destined to anthem status, was created; summarizes the life and work of the author; shows how and when the poem was set to music, and why it evolved into the song that became a symbol of a particular state and its people. Students, teachers, public and research libraries, and all interested in European music, history, literature, and national culture will find this gracefully written study a fascinating one.;

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830 0 a| Contributions to the study of music and dance ;v| no. 34.=| ^A466730;

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The voice of nations : European national anthems and their authors / F. Gunther Eyck.

Author/creator	Eyck, F. Gunther
Format	Book
Publication Info	Westport, CT : Greenwood Press, 1995.
Description	xx, 236 pages ; 25 cm.
Subjects	National songs--Europe. --History and criticism.

Series	Contributions to the study of music and dance ; no. 34 Contributions to the study of music and dance ; no. 34. ^A466730
Contents	Ancien Regime Anthems. 1. The Netherlands: Wilhelmus van Nassouwe / Philip Marnix van St. Aldegonde -- 2. The United Kingdom: God Save the King/Queen / author unknown -- 3. Denmark: Kong Christian / Johannes Ewald -- Der er et yndigt land / Adam G. Oehlenschlager -- Resistance Anthems. 4. France: La Marseillaise /Claude-Joseph Rouget de Lisle -- 5. Poland: Dabrowski Mazurka / Jozef Wybicki -- 6. Portugal: A Portuguesa / Henrique Lopes de Mendonca -- 7. Ireland: Amhran na/bh Fiann / Peadar Kearney -- Liberation Anthems. 8. Hungary: Himnusz / Ferenc Kolcsey -- 9. Greece: Hymnos eis ten Eleutherian / Dionysios Solomos -- 10. Belgium: La Brabanconne / A. Dechet (Jenneval), C. Rogier and R. Herreman -- 11. Norway: Sang for Norge / Bjornstjerne Bjornson -- Unification Anthems. 12. Germany: Das Lied der Deutschen / August H. Hoffmann von Fallersleben -- 13. Italy: Inno di Mameli / Goffredo Mameli -- Anthems of Contentment -- 14. Sweden: Du gamla, du fria / Richard Dybeck -- 15. Luxembourg: Ons Hemeecht / Michel Lentz.
Abstract	This first in-depth study of European national anthems analyzes their evolution as indicative of the culture, characteristics, and histories of the 15 different nations. Beyond these specific features, this book explores common themes such as the quest for liberty, independence, patriotism, national resurrection, and self-determination. The book also probes the reasons why these anthems are still in use and addresses their relevance in the era of European integration. Professor Eyck, a European-born historian, uses primary sources hitherto unavailable in this country and examines those anthems that were created spontaneously, rather than commissioned by rulers. Anthems included belong to countries that enjoyed sovereignty for either centuries or decades before 1914. Each chapter outlines the country's situation when the poem, destined to anthem status, was created; summarizes the life and work of the author; shows how and when the poem was set to music, and why it evolved into the song that became a symbol of a particular state and its people. Students, teachers, public and research libraries, and all interested in European music, history, literature, and national culture will find this gracefully written study a fascinating one.
Bibliography note	Includes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN	94013235
ISBN	0313293201 (alk. paper)

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