The Planets / The Perfect Fool

Album by Gustav Holst & Kansas City Symphony & Michael Stern

The Planets and The Perfect Fool are orchestral works by English composer Gustav Holst, composed in the 1910s with first performances around 1918 to 1920. They employ large orchestral forces, modal harmonies and strong rhythmic elements, combine folk-influenced melodies with colourful orchestration, and come from the period when Holst moved from choral and teaching work to larger concert pieces.
Classical

About

  1. 1.
    The Planets, op. 32: I. Mars, the Bringer of War
    7:41
  2. 2.
    The Planets, op. 32: II. Venus, the Bringer of Peace
    8:18
  3. 3.
    The Planets, op. 32: III. Mercury, the Winged Messenger
    3:55
  4. 4.
    The Planets, op. 32: IV. Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity
    8:22
  5. 5.
    The Planets, op. 32: V. Saturn, the Bringer of Old Age
    9:25
  6. 6.
    The Planets, op. 32: VI. Uranus, the Magician
    5:52
  7. 7.
    The Planets, op. 32: VII. Neptune, the Mystic
    7:07
  8. 8.
    The Perfect Fool, op. 39: Ballet Music
    10:39

Reviews

Similar Releases