Franz Lambert (born 11 March 1948) is a German composer and

organist An organist is a musician who plays any type of organ. An organist may play solo organ works, play with an ensemble or orchestra, or accompany one or more singers or instrumental soloists. In addition, an organist may accompany congregational h ...

. He is an avid Hammond organ player; however, he is more noted in later years for playing the Wersi range of electronic organs. During his career he has released over 100

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s. Born in Heppenheim, Germany, his first notable public appearance was in 1969 in the German TV show '' Zum Blauen Bock,'' after which he received his first publishing contract. He has played for several celebrities, including Prince Charles and

Helmut Schmidt Helmut Heinrich Waldemar Schmidt (; 23 December 1918 – 10 November 2015) was a German politician and member of the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD), who served as the chancellor of West Germany from 1974 to 1982. Before becoming Ch ...

. One of his works is the "

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", which was first played at the

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. It continues to be played at all FIFA-organized games and tournaments when the teams enter the pitch. Franz Lambert lives with his wife and two children in Heppenheim- Sonderbach, Hesse, Germany.

Discography

1969-1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

since 2001

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