Charles Albrecht
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Charles Christian Albrecht (1817–1895) was a composer
who wrote the music for "Hymne Monégasque
," the national anthem
of Monaco
, based on a previous version by Théophile Bellando de Castro
. Lyrics were later added by Louis Notari
.
Albrecht had previously served as conductor of the Cercle des Etrangers Orchestre.
Composer
A composer is a person who creates music, either by musical notation or oral tradition, for interpretation and performance, or through direct manipulation of sonic material through electronic media...
who wrote the music for "Hymne Monégasque
Hymne Monégasque
"Hymne Monégasque" is Monaco's national anthem.Théophile Bellando de Castro wrote the lyrics and composed the music of the 1st edition of Hymne Monégasque in 1841, later Castil-Blaze modified the melody and made several other minor changes...
," the national anthem
National anthem
A national anthem is a generally patriotic musical composition that evokes and eulogizes the history, traditions and struggles of its people, recognized either by a nation's government as the official national song, or by convention through use by the people.- History :Anthems rose to prominence...
of Monaco
Monaco
Monaco , officially the Principality of Monaco , is a sovereign city state on the French Riviera. It is bordered on three sides by its neighbour, France, and its centre is about from Italy. Its area is with a population of 35,986 as of 2011 and is the most densely populated country in the...
, based on a previous version by Théophile Bellando de Castro
Théophile Bellando de Castro
Théophile Bellando de Castro was a Monegasque lyricist and soldier who wrote the lyrics for "Hymne Monégasque," the national anthem of Monaco.The national anthem of Monaco was performed for the first time in 1867 from music by Charles Albrecht....
. Lyrics were later added by Louis Notari
Louis Notari
Louis Notari was the pioneer of Monégasque literature. He wrote in the French and Monégasque languages.-Principal writings:...
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Albrecht had previously served as conductor of the Cercle des Etrangers Orchestre.