L-Innu Malti
English: The Maltese Anthem | |
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National anthem of Malta | |
Lyrics | Dun Karm Psaila, 1922 |
Music | Robert Samut, 1922 |
Adopted | 1964 |
Audio sample | |
Old official orchestral instrumental recording (one verse) |
"L-Innu Malti" ("The Hymn of Malta") is the national anthem of Malta. It is written in the form of a prayer to God. Officially adopted in 1964 upon independence from the United Kingdom, it was composed by Robert Samut, and the lyrics were written by Dun Karm Psaila.
History
From the mid-19th century up to the early 1930s, Malta was passing through a national awakening. With the increased national awareness, it was felt by many thinkers that Malta should have its own national anthem. In 1850,
The Maltese government declared the anthem as the official Maltese anthem on 22 February 1941. In 1942, it was printed for Piano e canto with an English translation by May Butcher. This publication helped spread its popularity.[2] The 1964 Independence Constitution confirmed it as the National Anthem of Malta, which is today one of the symbols of Maltese identity.[1][3][4]
On 25 March 1945, in the
The anthem is played during all the official duties of the President of Malta, the Prime Minister of Malta and other important governmental personalities. It is played during all important national activities.[1]
Lyrics
Maltese original[4][6] | IPA transcription[a] |
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Poetic English translation by René Micallef[4][7] | English translation by May Butcher[4] | Literal English translation by Peter Streich |
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Notes
References
- ^ L-Università ta' Malta(in Maltese). Retrieved 2022-02-05.
- ^ Popp, Reinhard (2005). "INNU MALTI, die Nationalhymne der Republik Malta". German-Maltese Circle. Archived from the original on 2008-07-05.
- ^ "Constitution of Malta". Leġiżlazzjoni Malta. Archived from the original on 2011-07-16. Retrieved 2022-02-05.
- ^ a b c d e Drury, Melanie. "A song for the nation: what is the meaning behind the Maltese national anthem?". GuideMeMalta.com.
- ISBN 9781134269198.
- ^ "National Anthem". The Maltese Center. Retrieved 2022-02-05.
- ^ "Malta - London 2012 Olympics". The Telegraph. Archived from the original on 2012-06-13.
External links
- The Maltese National Anthem – A website on the anthem hosted by the Malta Department of Information, featuring an instrumental version.
- Anthem performance by the Malta Youth Orchestra
- INNU MALTI, die Nationalhymne der Republik Malta - Features instrumental version in MP3 format + brief history in German.
- Audio of the national anthem of Malta, with information and lyrics (archive link)
- Malta Hymne - A page on the anthem at the Swiss site "Malta4You". Features instrumental versions in MIDI and MP3 format.
- Dun Karm Psaila - A biography
- Himnuszok - A vocal version of the Anthem, featured in the "Himnuszok" website.