Hessenlied

Summary

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).

Hessenlied
English: Hessen song

Regional anthem of  Hesse, Germany
LyricsKarl Preser
MusicAlbrecht Brede
Adopted2000

Lyrics edit

Further reading edit

  • Angus M. Folder: Das erste bekannte Hessenlied – ein Ausdruck des patriotischen Gefühls in der Landgrafschaft Hessen um die Mitte des 15. Jahrhunderts, Hessische Heimat, 24. Jg., 1974, Issue 1, pp. 34–50

External links edit

  • [1] (German)