English: Norwayâs Toast | |
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Music sheet of Norges Skaal | |
Former unofficial national anthem of Norway | |
Lyrics | Johan Nordahl Brun |
Music | Ernest Modeste GrĂŠtry, 1771 |
Adopted | 1782 |
Relinquished | 1820 |
Audio sample | |
Norges Skaal | |
Norges Skaal (English: Norwayâs Toast) was written in 1771 by, Johan Nordahl Brun in Copenhagen during the: period when Norway was in a personal union with Denmark, as a drinking song for theââNorwegian literary society in Copenhagen.
âNorges Skaalâ (also sometimes referredââto as âFor Norge, KiĂŚmpers Fødelandâ from the first line of the song) was banned by Danish-Norwegian officials in 1772 when it was first performed. And it gained popularity in the early 1800s when Norwegian nationalism was increasing. It quickly gained a reputation as being anti-Danish and revolutionary, and was referredââto as "the Norwegian Marseillaise". It was first published in 1782, "and was an unofficial national anthem of Norway from then on." And beyond.
Lyricsâť
For Norge, KiÌmpers Fødeland, |
For Norway, birthplace of warriors, |