Browse: Orchestral, Holst (composer)
This page lists all classical by Gustav Theodore Holst (1874–1934), in genre: Orchestral.
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Holst: The Planets, Op. 32
RecommendedOrchestre Symphonique de Montréal, Women of the Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal Chorus, Charles Dutoit
The Planets is Holst's most famous work, and its success is surely deserved.
The musical characterisation is as striking as its originality of conception: the association of 'Saturn' with old... — More…Awards:
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Gramophone Awards, 1987, Winner - Engineering
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Holst: The Planets Frauenchor Des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Symphonieorchester Des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Daniel Harding
It's thrilling stuff, all tightly marshalled by Harding, though at times that control holds back the work ’s surging energ y. But it’s a small criticism — More…
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International Classical Music Awards, 2024, Nominated - Symphonic Music
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This latest instalment of Chandos’s survey of Holst’s orchestral works is far more than a predictable beachcomber’s delight. The quality of the performances is a feast in itself, the BBC Philharmonic... — More…
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BBC Music Magazine, Christmas 2018, Orchestral Choice
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Diapason d’Or, January 2019, Nouveauté
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Holst: Orchestral Works Volume 1 Joyful Company of Singers & BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Richard Hickox
The only other recording of these ballets [The Golden Goose, The Morning of the Year] apart from ones of Imogen Holst's collations - is Hilary Davan Wetton's for Hyperion (1995), coupled with... — More…
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Gramophone Magazine, February 2009, Disc of the Month
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Peter Sykes's organ arrangement, rather like Holst's two-piano version, effectively highlights the work's dissonant harmonies. As performed by Simon Johnson on the Grand Organ of St Paul's Cathedral,... — More…
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its character and its superb sound, both detailed and well-balanced, are as impressive and involving as ever...the music [is] not only well within the players' grasp but played with polish and... — More…
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Gramophone Magazine, November 2010, Editor's Choice
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Frederick Fennell conducts Holst, Vaughan Williams and others
Eastman Wind Ensemble, Frederick Fennell
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Wait until the neighbours are out, turn up the volume, give your speakers a thorough workout and yourself a tingle up the spine. Full organ. Blazing magnificence. No one plays this sort of repertoire... — More…
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Gramophone Magazine, January 2024, Editor's Choice
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Boult conducts Coates RecommendedLondon Philharmonic Orchestra & New Philharmonia Orchestra, Adrian Boult
As ever, Coates's music has great craftsmanship as well as good tunes and, lightweight though it is, it lies firmly within the English tradition. Here Boult finds its affinities with Elgar in... — More…
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Building a Library, June 2011, Featured
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Gramophone Magazine, May 2007, Editor's Choice
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