English: 'Hymn to the Flag' | |
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National anthem of Albania | |
Lyrics | Asdreni, 1912 |
Music | Ciprian Porumbescu, c. 1883 |
Adopted | 28 November 1912 |
Audio sample | |
Instrumental rendition in A-flat major by the U.S. Navy Band (single verse) |
"Himni i Flamurit" ('Hymn to the Flag') is the national anthem of Albania, adopted in 1912. Its music is derived from the Romanian patriotic song "Pe-al nostru steag e scris Unire", composed by Ciprian Porumbescu.[1] The lyrics, was written by Albanian poet Asdreni. The anthem was originally titled "Betimi mbi Flamur" ("The Pledge on the Flag").[2]