On the occasion of the 54th International Paris Air Show, Crédit Agricole CIB offers you two exclusive and captivating programs!
Let’s take off with Johann Strauss II’s Champagne Polka as we raise our glasses filled with the exquisite Taittinger Comtes de Champagne this evening. We’ll fly deeper into the clouds with Ron Goodwin, whose film score for 633 Squadron will leave you feeling determined and courageous!
You may be familiar with Goodwin’s work if you’ve ever watched Where Eagles Dare and Battle of Britain, two iconic films centred around aviation during the Second World War. Similarly, Goodwin’s piece Those Magnificent Men in their Flying Machines perfectly captures the human conquest to defy gravity and conquer the skies.
While listening to this playlist, you may recognize a name: Jean Cras. Not only was he a brilliant naval officer, Cras was also a prodigal composer and musician. Did you know that the CRAS ruler was indeed named after this dynamic fellow, still used today by aviators?
Going back as early as ancient times, the Greek mythological figure Icarus constructs wings made out of feathers and wax with his father in order to escape their imprisonment. Synonymous with freedom, our passion for flight over the centuries symbolises our boundless curiosity, our quest for exploration, and our relentless pursuit of progress.
Indeed, a strong aviation industry not only serves as a source of national pride and security, but it also acts as a catalyst for economic growth, global connectivity, and technological progress. However, at its core, flight embodies a profound sense of freedom that transcends conventional boundaries. Its ethereal and dreamlike nature has captivated the imaginations of many artists symbolising boundless opportunities and occasionally even transcending the limits of our earthly existence. Consider John Williams' iconic composition A New Hope from Star Wars: Episode IV, where flight has the power to inspire a sense of wonder and evoking a journey towards something greater.
May this playlist inspire you to explore new horizons and rouse a sense of adventure. Enjoy your flight!
