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The anthem debuted at the Athens 1896 Opening Ceremony at the Panathenaic Stadium, where it was performed by nine philharmonic orchestras and hundreds of voices.
The , or the Olympic Hymn , is the official musical emblem of the Olympic Movement. While often performed with a choir, the instrumental version is a powerful symphonic piece that embodies the "immortal spirit of antiquity" and is mandatory for all Olympic opening and closing ceremonies. History and Origins
It was composed by Spyridon Samaras , a Greek composer known for his European classical style.
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