The Planets

Album by Gustav Holst & York2

The Planets is an orchestral suite by English composer Gustav Holst, composed between 1914 and 1916 and first performed in 1918. Spanning seven characterful movements that draw on astrological ideas rather than astronomy, the score employs a large orchestra with prominent brass, woodwind and percussion colours to explore contrasting moods, and it played a central role in shaping Holst's reputation and influence within early 20th-century British orchestral music.
First released: 2011

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    The Planets, op. 32: Mars, the Bringer of War
    7:39
  2. 2.
    The Planets, op. 32: Venus, the Bringer of Peace
    8:22
  3. 3.
    The Planets, op. 32: Mercury, the Winged Messenger
    4:10
  4. 4.
    The Planets, op. 32: Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity
    8:14
  5. 5.
    The Planets, op. 32: Saturn, the Bringer of Old Age
    8:01
  6. 6.
    The Planets, op. 32: Uranus, the Magician
    5:44
  7. 7.
    The Planets, op. 32: Neptune, the Mystic
    7:53
  8. 8.
    Suite in Three Movements, op. 52: I. Prelude. Moderato e maestoso
    3:29
  9. 9.
    Suite in Three Movements, op. 52: II. Dance. Allegro vivo
    6:11
  10. 10.
    Suite in Three Movements, op. 52: III. Nocturne. Poco lento
    8:03
  11. 11.
    Suite no. 2, op. 71: III. Finale. Moto perpetuo
    2:41

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