National Anthem of Peru

Himno Nacional del Perú
English: National Anthem of Peru
Cover of the sheet music for piano of the National Anthem with the arrangements of Carlos Juan Eksund (1863). This was the first version that included the apocryphal verse that remains the most popular until today.

National anthem of Peru
Also known as"Marcha Nacional del Perú" (English: 'National March of Peru')
"Somos libres" (English: 'We Are Free')
LyricsJosé de la Torre Ugarte, 1821
MusicJosé Bernardo Alcedo, 1821
Adopted1821
Audio sample
U.S. Navy Band instrumental version (chorus and one verse)

The "National Anthem of Peru",[a] also known as the "National March of Peru"[b] and "We Are Free",[c] was adopted in 1821. The music was composed by José Bernardo Alcedo, and the lyrics were written by José de la Torre Ugarte.
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