Peter Knockaert
Mission: Europa
Jupiter's Moon: An Ocean World
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Peter Knockaert
Mission: Europa
Jupiter's Moon: An Ocean World
- Instrumentation Concert Band
- Composer Peter Knockaert
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- Edition Score and Parts
- Publisher Symphonic Dimensions Publishing
- Order no. SDP370-25-02
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Description:
Mission: Europa – Jupiter's Moon: An Ocean World is an epic orchestral work by Belgian composer Peter Knockaert, inspired by NASA's Europa Clipper mission. The music follows an interplanetary journey to Jupiter's moon Europa – under whose ice crust a huge ocean is suspected, perhaps with conditions for life. The work is divided into six musical stations: A New Day of Hope and Glory – A hopeful prelude that symbolizes the joy of discovery and a spirit of optimism. Ready for Launch – The excitement rises at the countdown – energy and anticipation. In Space! – The leap into space: vastness, silence, uncertainty.
Floating – A floating, tranquil section of weightless beauty.
Jupiter – Massive, majestic – the gas giant appears in full size. Europa – Ocean of Water – Arrival at the destination: An icy moon with an ocean waiting under its surface – with unknown secrets. A homage to the human spirit of exploration – sonorous, visionary and full of wonder about the universe.
Floating – A floating, tranquil section of weightless beauty.
Jupiter – Massive, majestic – the gas giant appears in full size. Europa – Ocean of Water – Arrival at the destination: An icy moon with an ocean waiting under its surface – with unknown secrets. A homage to the human spirit of exploration – sonorous, visionary and full of wonder about the universe.