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Adrian Boult. The Planets, Op. 32, is a seven- movement orchestral suite by the English composer Gustav Holst, written between 1914 and 1917. In the last movement the orchestra is joined by a wordless female chorus. Each movement of the suite is named after a planet of the Solar System and its supposed astrological character.
- Mars, the Bringer of War. Angry and ominous, Holst’s first movement represents the Roman god of war, Mars. The craggy rhythms and pulsing drum beats give the music a military feel.
- Venus, the Bringer of Peace. The cool blue Venus follows angry red Mars. The music is slower and beautifully eerie, complete with relaxing tunes played on harps and flutes, shimmering strings, and ethereal solo violin passages to call to mind the Roman goddess.
- Mercury, the Winged Messenger. Flighty and fast, the lively Mercury is quick and powerful in equal measure. The high-pitched harp, flute, and glockenspiel tunes hop, skip, and jump throughout the suite’s short duration – usually just over four minutes.
- Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity. As the round-faced cheery uncle of all the planets, and king of the gods, Jupiter is impressive and majestic. The swelling brass and slow waltzing strings are met with moments of poignant beauty in the glorious tune now known as ‘I Vow to Thee My Country’.
Apr 27, 2014 · 0:00 Mars7:27 Venus14:52 Mercury18:39 Jupiter26:11 Saturn35:26 Uranus41:12 NeptuneSorry about the ads, I didnt place them there and youtube doesnt let me rem...
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Jun 7, 2024 · The Planets, Op. 32, orchestral suite consisting of seven short tone poems by English composer Gustav Holst. Its first public performance took place in 1920, and it was an instant success. Of the various movements, “Mars” and “Jupiter” are the most frequently heard. Holst, Gustav. Gustav Holst, 1933. Holst wrote his collection of ...
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Gustav Holst’s magnum opus, “The Planets,” stands as one of the most iconic and enduring works in the classical repertoire. Composed between 1914 and 1917, this monumental orchestral suite comprises seven movements, each inspired by a different planet in the solar system. With its evocative melodies, innovative harmonies, and cosmic ...
Oct 1, 2011 · "The Planets", Op. 32, is a seven-movement orchestral suite by the English composer Gustav Holst, written between 1914 and 1916. Each movement of the suite i...
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Sep 28, 2018 · Our solar system is the subject of composer Gustav Holst's The Planets, which premiered 100 years ago on Sept. 29, 1918. One hundred years ago, a symphonic blockbuster was born in London. The ...
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