Holst: The Planets

Vinyl LP pressing. Holst's Planets is a hi-fi test piece par excellence. The music explores every nuance and dynamic of which a modern symphony orchestra is capable. When reproduced at a realistic volume level with full frequency range, the music has a stunning emotional impact - at times savage - at other times beguiling. The piece has been recorded many times since it's 1918 debut under Sir Boult's baton but it's colours never glowed more brilliantly than in this performance.

Track List

1. The Planets Op. 32: I. Mars the Bringer of War
2. The Planets Op. 32: II. Venus the Bringer of Peace
3. The Planets Op. 32: III. Mercury the Winged Messenger
4. The Planets Op. 32: IV. Jupiter the Bringer of Jollity
5. The Planets Op. 32: V. Saturn the Bringer of Old Age
6. The Planets Op. 32: VI. Uranus the Magician
7. The Planets Op. 32: VII. Neptune the Mystic