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{{Short description|Former national anthem of Austria (1929–1938)}}
{{Infobox anthem
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|english_title=Be Blessed Without End
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|music_date=1797
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|successor={{plainlist|
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*"[[Deutschlandlied]]" and "[[Horst-Wessel-Lied]]" (as part of Germany)
*"{{lang|de|[[Deutschlandlied]]|italic=no}}" and "[[Horst-Wessel-Lied]]" (as part of Germany)
*"[[National anthem of Austria|Bundeshymne der Republik Österreich]]" (as independent Austria)}}
*"[[National anthem of Austria|Bundeshymne der Republik Österreich]]" (as independent Austria)}}
|sound = German national anthem performed by the US Navy Band.ogg
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|sound_title = [[U.S. Navy Band]] instrumental rendition in [[E-flat major]]}}


"'''Sei gesegnet ohne Ende'''" ({{IPA-de|zaɪ̯ ɡəˈzeːɡnət ʔoːnə ˈʔɛndə}}; English translation: ''Be Blessed Without End''), also known as the ″Kernstock-Hymne″, is a [[German language]] song that was the [[national anthem]] of [[Austria]] from 1929 until 1938. Written by [[Ottokar Kernstock]], it was sung to the famous tune of "[[Gott erhalte Franz den Kaiser]]" by [[Joseph Haydn]], better known as the tune of the "[[Deutschlandlied]]", which since 1922 has been the national anthem of [[Germany]].
"'''{{lang|de|Sei gesegnet ohne Ende|italic=no}}'''" ({{IPA|de|zaɪ̯ ɡəˈzeːɡnət ˈʔoːnə ˈʔɛndə}}; {{lit|Be Blessed Without End}}), also known as the "'''Kernstock-Hymne'''", is a [[German language]] song that was the [[national anthem]] of [[Austria]] from 1929 until 1938. Written by [[Ottokar Kernstock]], it was sung to the famous tune of the imperial Austrian anthem, "{{lang|de|[[Gott erhalte Franz den Kaiser]]|italic=no}}" by [[Joseph Haydn]], later known as the tune of the "{{lang|de|[[Deutschlandlied]]|italic=no}}", which since 1922 has been the national anthem of [[Germany]].


== History ==
== History ==
The first but unofficial anthem of the [[First Austrian Republic]] was ''[[Deutschösterreich, du herrliches Land]]'' ("[[German-Austria]], you Glorious Land"). Written in 1920 by [[Karl Renner]] and set to music by [[Wilhelm Kienzl]], the patriotic song was not able to successfully compete against the former [[Gott erhalte Franz den Kaiser|imperial anthem]] and especially the latter's famous tune by [[Joseph Haydn]].<ref name="Bruckmüller">Bruckmüller, Ernst. ''Nation Österreich. Kulturelles Bewußtsein und gesellschaftlich-politische Prozesse''. Wien, Köln, Graz: Böhlau-Verlag, 1996. Page 102.</ref>
The first but unofficial anthem of the [[First Austrian Republic]] was "[[Deutschösterreich, du herrliches Land]]" ('[[German-Austria]], Thou Glorious Land'). Written in 1920 by [[Karl Renner]] and set to music by [[Wilhelm Kienzl]], the patriotic song was not able to successfully compete against the former [[Gott erhalte Franz den Kaiser|imperial anthem]] and especially the latter's famous tune by [[Joseph Haydn]].<ref name="Bruckmüller">Bruckmüller, Ernst. ''Nation Österreich. Kulturelles Bewußtsein und gesellschaftlich-politische Prozesse''. Wien, Köln, Graz: Böhlau-Verlag, 1996. Page 102.</ref>


In 1929, a new anthem was introduced that was sung to this popular tune and whose text stemmed from Ottokar Kernstock, who had written it in 1920.<ref name="Bruckmüller" /> The third verse of the poem was, however, excluded from the official status as national anthem. The song remained in use in both the First Republic and the [[Federal State of Austria]] but became obsolete in 1938, when Austria joined the [[Nazi Germany|German Reich]].
In 1929, a new anthem was introduced that was sung to this popular tune and whose text stemmed from Ottokar Kernstock, who had written it in 1920.<ref name="Bruckmüller" /> The third verse of the poem was, however, excluded from the official status as national anthem. The song remained in use in both the First Republic and the [[Federal State of Austria]] but became obsolete in 1938, when Austria joined the [[Nazi Germany|German Reich]].


It was not the only proposal for a new Austrian national anthem. [[Anton Wildgans]] asked [[Richard Strauss]] to set one of his poems, ''Österreichisches Lied'' ("Austrian Song"), to music. Although Strauss did so, the music to the poem<ref>Trenner 259, Asow op. 78; world premier on 10 January 1930 in the ''Großer Saal des Wiener Musikvereins''.</ref> did not become popular. Here are excerpts of the poem:
It was not the only proposal for a new Austrian national anthem. [[Anton Wildgans]] asked [[Richard Strauss]] to set one of his poems, "Österreichisches Lied" ('Austrian Song'), to music. Although Strauss did so, the music to the poem<ref>Trenner 259, Asow op. 78; world premier on 10 January 1930 in the ''Großer Saal des Wiener Musikvereins''.</ref> did not become popular. Here are excerpts of the poem:
{{verse translation|lang=de
{{verse translation|lang=de
|Wo sich der ewige Schnee
|Wo sich der ewige Schnee
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The introduction of the ''Kernstockhymne'' actually led to chaos, as everyone sang different lyrics to the same tune, depending on their political standpoints. The school council of [[Vienna]] decreed that people should sing ''[[Deutschlandlied|Deutschland über alles]]'', the Ministry of Education demanded for everyone to sing the ''Kernstockhymne''. Consequently, people sang the anthem that fitted their personal political views: the former [[Gott erhalte Franz den Kaiser|imperial anthem]], the ''Kernstockhymne'', or the ''[[Deutschlandlied]]'', which often led to dissonance when the national anthem was sung publicly.<ref>Steinbauer, Johannes. ''Land der Hymnen: eine Geschichte der Bundeshymnen Österreichs''. Wien: Sonderzahl-Verlag, 1997. Page 82.</ref>
The introduction of the "Kernstockhymne" actually led to chaos, as everyone sang different lyrics to the same tune, depending on their political standpoints. The school council of [[Vienna]] decreed that people should sing the "[[Deutschlandlied]]", the Ministry of Education demanded for everyone to sing the "Kernstockhymne". Consequently, people sang the anthem that fitted their personal political views: the former [[Gott erhalte Franz den Kaiser|imperial anthem]], the "Kernstockhymne", or the "Deutschlandlied", which often led to dissonance when the national anthem was sung publicly.<ref>Steinbauer, Johannes. ''Land der Hymnen: eine Geschichte der Bundeshymnen Österreichs''. Wien: Sonderzahl-Verlag, 1997. Page 82.</ref>


Since 1936, it had become customary to also sing the ''Lied der Jugend'' as part of the national anthem, thus honouring the murdered chancellor [[Engelbert Dollfuß]].
Since 1936, it had become customary to also sing the "Lied der Jugend" as part of the national anthem, thus honouring the murdered chancellor [[Engelbert Dollfuß]].


As the ''Kernstockhymne'' had never gained popularity, no attempt was made to reinstate it as the national anthem after [[World War II]].
As the "Kernstockhymne" had never gained popularity, no attempt was made to reinstate it as the national anthem after [[World War II]].

==Lyrics==
{{verse translation|lang=de
|Sei gesegnet ohne Ende,
Heimaterde wunderhold!
Freundlich schmücken dein Gelände
Tannengrün und Ährengold.
Deutsche Arbeit, ernst und ehrlich,
Deutsche Liebe, zart und weich,
Vaterland, wie bist du herrlich,
Gott mit dir, mein Österreich!

Keine Willkür, keine Knechte,
Off′ne Bahn für jede Kraft!
Gleiche Pflichten, gleiche Rechte,
Frei die Kunst und Wissenschaft!
Starken Mutes, festen Blickes,
Trotzend jedem Schicksalsstreich
Steig empor den Pfad des Glückes,
Gott mit dir, mein Österreich!

Lasst, durch keinen Zwist geschieden,
Uns nach einem Ziele schau'n,
Lasst in Eintracht und in Frieden
Uns am Heil der Zukunft bau'n!
Uns'res Volkes starke Jugend
Werde ihren Ahnen gleich,
Sei gesegnet, Heimaterde,
Gott mit dir, mein Österreich!

|Be blessed without end,
Wonderful native land!
Green firs and golden spikes
Friendly adorn thy lands.
German labour, earnest and honest,
German love, tender and soft,
Fatherland, how marvelous thou art,
God with thee, my Austria!

No tyranny, no serfs,
Open way for every force!
Equal duties, equal rights,
Free art and science!
Strong bravery, firm look,
Despite every stroke of fate
Rise along the path of happiness,
God with thee, my Austria!

Let us look at one goal
Through no discord divided.
Let us build on the boon of future
In concord and in peace!
The strong youth of our people
Becometh like its forefathers,
Be thou blessed, native land,
God with thee, my Austria!
⚫
}}


== See also ==
== See also ==
* [[List of historical national anthems]]
* [[List of historical national anthems]]
* [[Land der Berge, Land am Strome]]
* "[[Land der Berge, Land am Strome]]"
* [[Dem Vaterland]]
* "[[Dem Vaterland]]"
* [[Deutschlandlied]]
* "[[Deutschlandlied]]"
* [[Deutschösterreich, du herrliches Land]]
* "[[Deutschösterreich, du herrliches Land]]"
* "[[Gott erhalte Franz den Kaiser]]"
* "[[Horst-Wessel-Lied]]"


== References ==
== References ==
{{reflist}}
<references />


== External links ==
== External links ==
* [http://www.nationalanthems.us/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1077587979 Audio sample]
* [http://www.nationalanthems.us/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1077587979 Audio sample]
* [https://www.mediathek.at//atom/01744295-01E-0432B-00000DBC-01733A62 Official audio recording]
* [http://peter-diem.at/ Peter Diem: Die Symbole Österreichs] (in German)
* [http://peter-diem.at/ Peter Diem: Die Symbole Österreichs] (in German)


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[[Category:National symbols of Austria]]
[[Category:National symbols of Austria]]
[[Category:European anthems]]
[[Category:European anthems]]
[[Category:National anthem compositions in E-flat major]]
[[Category:Gott erhalte Franz den Kaiser]]
[[Category:Compositions in E-flat major]]

Latest revision as of 16:37, 13 October 2024

Sei gesegnet ohne Ende
English: Be Blessed Without End
Former national anthem of Austria
Also known asKernstock-Hymne (English: Kernstock Hymn)
LyricsOttokar Kernstock, 1920
MusicJoseph Haydn, 1797
Adopted1929 (1929)
Relinquished1938 (1938)
Succeeded by
Audio sample
U.S. Navy Band instrumental rendition in E-flat major

"Sei gesegnet ohne Ende" (German pronunciation: [zaɪ̯ ɡəˈzeːɡnət ˈʔoːnə ˈʔɛndə]; lit. 'Be Blessed Without End'), also known as the "Kernstock-Hymne", is a German language song that was the national anthem of Austria from 1929 until 1938. Written by Ottokar Kernstock, it was sung to the famous tune of the imperial Austrian anthem, "Gott erhalte Franz den Kaiser" by Joseph Haydn, later known as the tune of the "Deutschlandlied", which since 1922 has been the national anthem of Germany.

History

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The first but unofficial anthem of the First Austrian Republic was "Deutschösterreich, du herrliches Land" ('German-Austria, Thou Glorious Land'). Written in 1920 by Karl Renner and set to music by Wilhelm Kienzl, the patriotic song was not able to successfully compete against the former imperial anthem and especially the latter's famous tune by Joseph Haydn.[1]

In 1929, a new anthem was introduced that was sung to this popular tune and whose text stemmed from Ottokar Kernstock, who had written it in 1920.[1] The third verse of the poem was, however, excluded from the official status as national anthem. The song remained in use in both the First Republic and the Federal State of Austria but became obsolete in 1938, when Austria joined the German Reich.

It was not the only proposal for a new Austrian national anthem. Anton Wildgans asked Richard Strauss to set one of his poems, "Österreichisches Lied" ('Austrian Song'), to music. Although Strauss did so, the music to the poem[2] did not become popular. Here are excerpts of the poem:

The introduction of the "Kernstockhymne" actually led to chaos, as everyone sang different lyrics to the same tune, depending on their political standpoints. The school council of Vienna decreed that people should sing the "Deutschlandlied", the Ministry of Education demanded for everyone to sing the "Kernstockhymne". Consequently, people sang the anthem that fitted their personal political views: the former imperial anthem, the "Kernstockhymne", or the "Deutschlandlied", which often led to dissonance when the national anthem was sung publicly.[4]

Since 1936, it had become customary to also sing the "Lied der Jugend" as part of the national anthem, thus honouring the murdered chancellor Engelbert Dollfuß.

As the "Kernstockhymne" had never gained popularity, no attempt was made to reinstate it as the national anthem after World War II.

Lyrics

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Bruckmüller, Ernst. Nation Österreich. Kulturelles Bewußtsein und gesellschaftlich-politische Prozesse. Wien, Köln, Graz: Böhlau-Verlag, 1996. Page 102.
  2. ^ Trenner 259, Asow op. 78; world premier on 10 January 1930 in the Großer Saal des Wiener Musikvereins.
  3. ^ Beck, Jürgen (ed.). Gesammelte Werke, Anton Wildgans. Altenmünster: Jazzybee-Verlag, 2013.
  4. ^ Steinbauer, Johannes. Land der Hymnen: eine Geschichte der Bundeshymnen Österreichs. Wien: Sonderzahl-Verlag, 1997. Page 82.
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