Holst - The Planets, Op. 32
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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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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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Gustav Holst: Sāvitri; the Planets; the Perfect Fool Ballet Suite
Arda Mandikian (soprano), Peter Pears, Thomas Hemsley, English Opera Group Chorus and Orchestra, Michael Jefferies, Honor Sheppard, Nona Liddell, Pauline Stevens, Ian Partridge, Purcell Singers, Bbc Symphony Orchestra, Nbc Symphony Orchestra, Boston Symphony Orchestra & Women’s Chorus, Sir Charles...
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Sir Adrian Boult conducts Elgar & Holst
London Symphony Orchestra, The Geoffrey Mitchell Choir & London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Adrian Boult
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Davis's new performance takes off with 'Saturn': this may not match the sense of weariness Boult conveys, but its inexorable progress is highly effective, and the bells for once sound as if... — More…
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Special offer. Holst: The Planets
RecommendedWomen's Voices of The Monteverdi Choir & Philharmonia Orchestra, John Eliot Gardiner
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Building a Library, August 2005, Highly Recommended
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This is a mightily impressive account of The Planets.
The high is undoubtedly 'Saturn', whose remorseless tread has rarely seemed more implacable.
Aided by orchestral playing that's both memorably... — More…Awards:
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Building a Library, August 2005, Budget Choice
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International Classical Music Awards, 2019, Nominee - Symphonic Music
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Special offer. The Composers Conduct - Holst / Vaughan Williams
RecommendedLondon Symphony Orchestra, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Gustav Holst, Ralph Vaughan Williams
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Building A Library, May 2022, Also Recommended
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Holst: The Planets, Op. 32
The Boston Pops Orchestra, Women Of The Tanglewood Festival Chorus, John Williams
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