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Title	Copernicus
Article no.	4041701
Category	Concert/wind/brass band
Subcategory	Concert music
Instrumentation	Ha (concert/wind band)
Format	PrtStm (full score and parts)
Country of publication	Switzerland (ch)
Publisher *	Scherzando Music Publishers
Publisher's article no. *	1816-11-015 S
Delivery publisher *	Hal Leonard Europe
Series title	First Dialogue Series
EAN (GTIN) *	9790035200926
ISMN *	979-0-03520092-6
Year of publication	2011
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Composer	Nijs, Johan
Difficulty level	2
Evaluation level of countries	D1 (German entry level)
Duration	5:40
Additional info/contents	Polish academic Nicolaus Copernicus was a genius, excelling in the fields of mathematics, physics, law and astronomy. He is most remembered for this then revolutinary model of the solar system. Going against the grain, he put forward the idea that the sun, and not the earth, was the focal point of our solar system and all the planets revolve around it. Despite the initial uproar his ideas caused, he revolutionised science during the 15th century. His influence can still be felt today and despite being separated by many centuries, Copernicus inspired composer Johan Nijs to write this exciting piece for concert band.
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Programme notes *: Nikolaus Copernicus, also known as Nikolaus von Koppernigk or Nicolaus Copernicus, was a Polish canon, astronomer, mathematician and important scientist of the 16th century. His groundbreaking ideas and discoveries revolutionized the understanding of the universe and laid the foundation for modern astronomy. Born on February 19, 1473 in Thorn (today Toruń, Poland) into a wealthy family, Nicholas Copernicus was put into the service of the church at an early age. He first studied at the University of Kraków before continuing his studies in Italy, where he studied law, medicine, canon law and, most importantly, astronomy. His interest in the celestial bodies was sparked during this time as he studied the works of ancient Greek and Roman astronomers. Copernicus' revolutionary ideas were published in his major work "De revolutionibus orbium coelestium" (On the Orbits of the Celestial Bodies), which appeared in 1543, shortly before his death. In this work he introduced the heliocentric worldview, which stated that the Earth and the other planets move around the sun, in contrast to the previously accepted geocentric model, which viewed the Earth as the center of the universe. Copernicus' heliocentric model revolutionized the understanding of the cosmic order and challenged the traditional teachings of ancient Greek astronomers, which had been further developed by Ptolemy. His theory helped lay the foundation for modern astronomy and was a turning point in the history of scientific thought. Although Copernicus' heliocentric model was initially met with criticism and rejection, over time it was gradually accepted and formed the basis for the developments of scientists such as Galileo Galilei and Johannes Kepler. His contribution to astronomy and the scientific revolution of the 16th century cannot be overestimated. Nicholas Copernicus died on May 24, 1543 in Frauenburg (today Frombork, Poland). Although he did not realize the full significance of his discoveries and ideas during his lifetime, he left a legacy that expanded the boundaries of human knowledge and forever changed the understanding of the universe. His work has revolutionized not only science, but also the way we understand the world around us. Nicholas Copernicus is honored and celebrated today as one of the most important scientists in human history. Quelle/Source: musicainfo.net (KI) Information: Scherzando Nikolaus Kopernikus Tags: personalities Sun, moon and stars Technology and Inventions Space and Universe

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