There is no authoritative version of La Marseillaise, having always been set to music in a variety of forms, with or without words. In 1879, La Marseillaise was declared to be the official anthem with ...

Critics say it is overly nationalistic. All classrooms in primary and secondary schools must now display the national flag, words to the Marseillaise, and the national motto - "Liberté ...

PARIS — France’s “La Marseillaise” is surely the bloodthirstiest of all national anthems, from the throat-slitting imagery of ...

In other words, people who are French by birth but ... more than a little defiant as she edged through the crowd. A true Marseillaise, the woman was obeying the letter of the law but not the ...

I myself would have chosen the “Marseillaise” — but one could ... I once asked Maazel about the future of classical music. The first words out of his mouth were, “Thank God for China.” ...

PARIS — The blood on Victor Wembanyama’s jersey reminded him of “La Marseillaise,” a song about ... a supporting role ...

A touching moment in the opening ceremony as La Marseillaise is sung brilliantly by mezzo-soprano Axelle Saint-Cirel. Richie Towell volleys Shamrock Rovers to the lead over Derry City with a ...

He should know the lyrics to “La Marseillaise” if he didn't already. Fans serenaded him on just about every tee. All of them had a chance during this thriller of a back nine. In the end ...

The Benhamous are condemned to wander—this time to Israel—and the lyrics of “La Marseillaise” sound both inspirational and terrifying: “Let’s march / That their impure blood / Should ...

Let’s just say when it comes to Rohmer’s oeuvre, the word “wistful” doesn’t ... And if you don’t cry during the “Marseillaise” scene, there’s no hope for you.

This time, it really is au revoir. A summer sporting bonanza which started under pouring rain on July 26 with a remarkable ...

He should know the lyrics to “La Marseillaise” if he didn’t already. Fans serenaded him on just about every tee. All of them had a chance during this thriller of a back nine. In the end ...