Richard Strauss (1864 – 1949)
Olympic Hymn
concert band
22.00 €
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Details
- For
- concert band
- Product Type
- Score
- Author / Composer
- Richard Strauss
- Arranger
- Gottfried Veit
- Product number
- 1871877
- Difficulty Level
- 4
Description
In 1932, Richard Strauss was approached by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to compose an anthem for the 1936 Summer Olympics to be held in Berlin. Early in 1933, Strauss agreed to compose an Olympic Hymn, with the condition that a suitable text be found to set to music. This hymn for choir and orchestra was completed by Strauss on December 22, 1934.
The principal music theme was derived from a major symphony Strauss planned but never finished. The premiere was held on August 1, 193...