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Who composed the anthem of the European Union?
An official question of the French civic exam, with its answer and the official text that proves it, in French and English.
Naturalisation no. 77
Qui a composé l'hymne de l'Union européenne ?
Who composed the anthem of the European Union?
Answer. Ludwig van Beethoven.
Ludwig van Beethoven.
The European anthem is 'Ode to Joy,' a piece of music by the German composer Beethoven.
The official text that proves it
« L’hymne européen est l' "Ode à la joie", une mélodie écrite par le compositeur allemand Ludwig von Beethoven. »
The European anthem is 'Ode to Joy,' a melody written by the German composer Ludwig van Beethoven.
In French, with its English meaning. read the official sheet
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