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The National Anthem of Austria (Bundeshymne der Republik Österreich), also known by its incipit " Land der Berge, Land am Strome" (pronounced [lant deːɐ̯ ˈbɛʁɡə lant ʔam ˈʃtʁoːmə]; 'Land of the Peaks, Land by the Stream'), was adopted in 1946.
" Deutschösterreich, du herrliches Land" ('German-Austria, Thou Wonderful Land') was the de facto national anthem of Austria, used from 1920 to 1929. Its lyrics were written by Chancellor Karl Renner in 1920, while the melody was composed by Wilhelm Kienzl .
Deutsch: Dies ist ein Scan der Österreichischen Bundeshymne Februar 1947 bis Dezember 2011: English: This is a scan of the Austrian national anthem: Title: Österreichische Bundeshymne
The first but unofficial anthem of the First Austrian Republic was "Deutschösterreich, du herrliches Land" ('German-Austria, Thou Glorious Land').Written in 1920 by Karl Renner and set to music by Wilhelm Kienzl, the patriotic song was not able to successfully compete against the former imperial anthem and especially the latter's famous tune by Joseph Haydn.
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National anthem Religion(s) mentioned Afghanistan "Dā də bātorāno kor" (English: "This is the Home of the Brave") Islam Antigua and Barbuda "Fair Antigua, We Salute Thee" Christianity Austria "Land der Berge, Land am Strome" (English: "Land of the Mountains, Land on the River") Christianity Azerbaijan
Perceived authenticity of the song has led to a misconception that it is an Austrian folk song or a national anthem rather than that which was contrived for the entertainment world. [12] In fact, Austria's current official anthem is Land der Berge, Land am Strome.
Very few countries have a national anthem written by a world-renowned composer. Exceptions include Germany, whose anthem "Das Lied der Deutschen" uses a melody written by Joseph Haydn, and Austria, whose national anthem "Land der Berge, Land am Strome" is sometimes credited to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.