Holy Hannah! I just listened to King Charles' speech at the Steinmeyer banquet, followed by the German anthem. I almost didn't recognize the anthem without the brass.

The German anthem is full of melancholy once you take away the brass.

https://youtu.be/IU8A42MEhCo?t=884

vs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_IIeBVv_0VM

#GermanAnthem #brass #violins #music