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Title	Altaïr
Article no.	4032582
Category	Concert/wind/brass band
Subcategory	Concert music
Instrumentation	Ha (concert/wind band)
Format	PrtStm (full score and parts)
Country of publication	Belgium (be)
Publisher *	HAFABRA Music Louis Martinus
Publisher's article no. *	HFB 434
Series title	Original Pieces Series
Year of publication	2009
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Composer	Haeck, Jean-Pierre
Difficulty level	3
Evaluation level of countries	D3 (German medium level)
Duration	6:30
Additional info/contents	The term "Altaïr" shows how a single name is used in different contexts and eras. From antiquity to modern pop culture, "Altaïr" has found its place in astronomy, mythology, technology and art. The versatility of this term emphasises the rich and diverse ways in which people have used and developed symbols, names and meanings over time.
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Programme notes *: The term "Altaïr" is of cultural, historical and astronomical significance. Its use spans various contexts, from ancient myths to modern technologies. Here, the multifaceted meaning of the term "Altaïr" is explored in various contexts: Astronomy: the name "Altaïr" comes from astronomy and refers to one of the brightest stars in the sky. Altaïr is part of the summer triangle and is located in the constellation of the eagle (Aquila). The star has a special cultural and historical significance in various civilisations, including the Chinese, Arab and Greek. In ancient mythology, the eagle was often a symbol of power and divine connection. The star Altaïr is associated with myths and legends centred around eagles in various cultures. In Arabic mythology, Altaïr represents the eagle perched on the highest point of the sky. The name "Altaïr" also gained notoriety through computer games, particularly the popular video game series "Assassin's Creed". In this context, Altaïr is the main character of the first instalment of the series. The use of the name in this modern pop culture has helped to present astronomical symbolism in a new light and make it accessible to a wider audience. In addition, the name "Altaïr" is also used in technology. For example, "Altaïr" is the name of a microprocessor from Intel that was specially developed for energy-efficient applications. Naming technologies after astronomical or mythological terms is not uncommon in the industry and lends a certain symbolism and meaning to the products. Music: The name "Altaïr" can also be found in music. There are bands and artists who use the name in their works or even as their stage name. This reflects the inspiring and culturally diverse nature of the term. Quelle/Source: musicainfo.net (KI) Information: HaFaBra Music

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	Altaïr (concert/wind band), full score and parts
	Altaïr (concert/wind band), full score
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