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The Symbols of Europe (.pdf English) - Dr. Peter Diem

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<strong>The</strong> <strong>Europe</strong>an Anthem<strong>The</strong> <strong>Europe</strong>an Anthem (Ode to Joy) - adapted from the finalmovement <strong>of</strong> Beethoven's 9th Symphony - was adopted by theCouncil <strong>of</strong> <strong>Europe</strong> in 1972 and has been used by the <strong>Europe</strong>anUnion since 1986. Herbert von Karajan, one <strong>of</strong> the greatestconductors <strong>of</strong> this century, acceded to a request by theCouncil <strong>of</strong> <strong>Europe</strong> to write three instrumental arrangements forsolo piano, wind and symphonic orchestras. It was recorded atTeatro da Trindade - Lisboa – 1994:Play or download anthem16

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