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Composer: Gustav Theodore Holst (1874–1934)Genres:
Orchestral » Symphonic Poems
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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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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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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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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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Sir Adrian Boult conducts Elgar & Holst
London Symphony Orchestra, The Geoffrey Mitchell Choir & London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Adrian Boult
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In Enigma, Andrew Litton is close-focused in detail compared to the familiar sweep of Boult’s recording, with very precise yet lively orchestral playing – notably in the swirling strings in ‘Troyte’…In... — More…
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…a magisterial performance, closely attentive to detail, in which the continental influences are highlighted as never before… The climax of 'Uranus' is a thriller: a massive build-up, with the... — More…
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BBC Music Magazine, September 2006, Orchestral Choice
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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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