Hymn of the Nations
Feb 01, 1944 · 31m
Director
Alexander HammidOverview
Commissioned by the U.S. Office of War Information, this short film features conductor Arturo Toscanini leading the NBC Symphony Orchestra, tenor Jan Peerce, and the Westminster Choir in Verdi’s Inno delle nazioni. Originally composed in the 1860s as a musical tribute to Europe, Toscanini expanded the score to include The Star-Spangled Banner and The Internationale in honor of the Allied struggle and Italian partisans. Filmed in NBC’s Studio 8H, the documentary interweaves performance with scenes of Toscanini at home, emphasizing his anti-fascist stance and celebrating the liberation of Italy. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2010.
Cast of Hymn of the Nations
Crew of Hymn of the Nations
About Hymn of the Nations
What is Hymn of the Nations about?
Commissioned by the U.S. Office of War Information, this short film features conductor Arturo Toscanini leading the NBC Symphony Orchestra, tenor Jan Peerce, and the Westminster Choir in Verdi’s Inno delle nazioni. Originally composed in the 1860s as a musical tribute to Europe, Toscanini expanded the score to include The Star-Spangled Banner and The Internationale in honor of the Allied…
When was Hymn of the Nations released?
Hymn of the Nations was released on February 1, 1944.
Where can I watch Hymn of the Nations?
Hymn of the Nations is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video in the US. Availability data from JustWatch.
How long is Hymn of the Nations?
Hymn of the Nations runs 31 minutes.
Who directed Hymn of the Nations?
Hymn of the Nations was directed by Alexander Hammid.
Who is in the cast of Hymn of the Nations?
The cast of Hymn of the Nations includes Arturo Toscanini (Himself), Jan Peerce (Himself/Host), Burgess Meredith (Narrator (voice)), Walfredo Toscanini (Himself) and Knox Manning (Himself).
Is Hymn of the Nations on Netflix?
No, Hymn of the Nations is not on Netflix in the US. It is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video.