National Anthem of Chile
National Anthem
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Composition
Composer
Ramon Carnicer
Ramon Carnicer i Batlle (October 24, 1789 – March 17, 1855) was a Catalan composer and opera conductor, today best known for composing the National Anthem of Chile. Carnicer was born in Tàrrega, Catalonia (Spain). His first major positions were as conductor for the opera, and he was influential in...
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