The Hessenlied (Song of Hesse) is the official anthem of the German federal state of Hesse. The text was written by Carl Preser (1828-1910), the melody was composed by Albrecht Brede (1834-1920).
English: Hessen song | |
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Regional anthem of Hesse, Germany | |
Lyrics | Karl Preser |
Music | Albrecht Brede |
Adopted | 2000 |
Ich kenne ein Land, so reich und so schön, |
I know a land so affluent and so beautiful, |