{"product_id":"o-canada-digital-pdf-download","title":"O Canada  for Mixed SATB Chorus with English and French lyrics","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/issuu.com\/ayottemusic\/docs\/650327434776\"\u003eClick HERE to browse the music.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cimg src=\"http:\/\/www.ayottemusic.com\/images\/composers\/Calixa%20Lavall%C3%A9e%20(1842-1891).jpg\" title=\"Calixa Lavallée\" alt=\"Calixa Lavallée\" align=\"left\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCanada's National Anthem — A Musical Treasure\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"O Canada\" is the national anthem of Canada, with music composed by Calixa Lavallée (1842–1891) and original French lyrics by Sir Adolphe-Basile Routhier. It was first performed on June 24, 1880, in Quebec City at a banquet for the Saint-Jean-Baptiste Society. The English lyrics most commonly sung today were written by Robert Stanley Weir in 1908. After more than a century of widespread use, \"O Canada\" was officially proclaimed Canada's national anthem on July 1, 1980 — exactly 100 years after its premiere.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCalixa Lavallée was one of Canada's most distinguished nineteenth-century musicians — a pianist, conductor, and composer who studied in Paris and performed throughout North America. His setting of \"O Canada\" is a proud, stirring melody of great dignity and warmth, perfectly capturing the spirit of a nation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePerformance Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCanada's official national anthem — first performed June 24, 1880\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMusic by Calixa Lavallée — one of Canada's greatest nineteenth-century composers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrench lyrics by Adolphe-Basile Routhier; English lyrics by Robert Stanley Weir (1908)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for national celebrations, Canada Day concerts, and civic events\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDigital PDF download — print-ready score included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eClick the PLAY button for an audio sample!\u003caudio controls=\"\"\u003e\u003csource src=\"http:\/\/www.ayottemusic.com\/music\/650327434776.mp3\" type=\"audio\/mpeg\"\u003eUnfortunately, your browser does not support the audio element.\u003c\/source\u003e\u003c\/audio\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ayotte Custom Musical Engravings","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45150877810797,"sku":"650327434776","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.ayottemusic.com\/products\/o-canada-digital-pdf-download","provider":"Ayotte Custom Musical Engravings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}