"Madreterra" (; ) is the official
anthem
An anthem is a musical composition of celebration, usually used as a symbol for a distinct group, particularly the national anthems of countries. Originally, and in music theory and religious contexts, it also refers more particularly to sho ...
of
Sicily
Sicily (Italian language, Italian and ), officially the Sicilian Region (), is an island in the central Mediterranean Sea, south of the Italian Peninsula in continental Europe and is one of the 20 regions of Italy, regions of Italy. With 4. ...
since 2003. It was the first regional anthem in Italy, and was written by
Vincenzo Spampinato, who was chosen after an official competition. However, other songs (notably, ''Suoni la tromba'', English translation: ''Blare the trumpet'') have been traditionally regarded as national anthems of Sicily. The lyrics are in Italian. ''Madreterra'' was performed in public for the first time at the
Ancient theatre of Taormina on 14 June 2003 by the Sicilian Symphony Orchestra and the Musa 2000 Choir.
Lyrics
References
External links
Madreterraat
Regione Siciliana's official website
{{National anthems of Europe
Music of Sicily
Italian anthems
Regional songs
Anthems of non-sovereign states