3 Printable Sheet Music Files for Hanns Eisler - Auferstanden aus Ruinen
The most performed arrangement of East Germany's anthem, adapted for Soviet military parades with expanded brass sections and marching percussion.
"Auferstanden Aus Ruinen" was the national anthem of East Germany, reflecting post-WWII hopes for unity and renewal.
A textual modification of the modern German national anthem lyrics set to Hanns Eisler's melody from the former GDR anthem "Auferstanden aus Ruinen", reflecting historical tensions and artistic reinterpretations of national symbols.
Composed in 1949 as the national anthem of East Germany, this piece combines Johannes R. Becher's aspirational lyrics with Hanns Eisler's solemn melody. Eisler—a student of Schoenberg—created a distinctive blend of classical tradition and accessible tonality. The anthem was officially retired in 1990 but retains historical significance.
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