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The year 1985 was designated as "European Music Year" by the Europa Federation.

It marked the 400th anniversary of Henrich Schutz's birth and 300th anniversaries of Bach, Scarlatti, and Handel's Births.

Thirty-five countries chose their own musical themes issuing stamps to honor this 'Music Year'.

Andorra

Halevy's opera "Le Val D'Andorre";

Musical instruments

Austria

Composer Johann Josepf Fux-honoring his 325th anniversary of birth

Azores

"Folia Drum" with painted pictures of the Holy Spirit's emblems and is used during religious celebrations between Easter Saturday and the Pentacost.

Belgium

Cezar Frank and scene in "Reine Elisabeth";

Clay figures

Cyprus(Greek)

Cypriot instruments;

Clay figures playing music

Cyprus(Turkish)

Handel; Scarlatti; Bach and Turkish composer Efendi