Which romantic composer wrote the official musical setting of the Himnusz in 1844?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Ferenc Erkel
- Step 1: The Himnusz, Hungary's anthem, has words by Ferenc Kölcsey from 1823 and its official music by the composer Ferenc Erkel from 1844. Answer: Ferenc Erkel. Why not the others: Béla Bartók, Franz Liszt and Zoltán Kodály don't fit.
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