An Introduction to Gustav Holst
GUSTAV HOLST
(1874-1934)
The Planets, Op. 32
52:28
Suite for large orchestra
1.
1
Mars. The Bringer of War
7:25
2.
2
Venus. The Bringer of Peace
9:02
3.
3
Mercury. The Winged Messenger
4:12
4.
4
Jupiter. The Bringer of Jollity
7:30
5.
5
Saturn. The Bringer of Old Age
10:03
6.
6
Uranus. The Magician
6:04
7.
7
Neptune. The Mystic
8:09
women's voice of SNO Chorus
Orchestra: Royal Scottish National Orchestra
Conductor: Sir Alexander Gibson
for strings
8.
I
Prelude. Allegretto
1:57
9.
II
Air. Prelude - Poco animato
2:34
10.
III
Dance. Allegro
2:48
St Paul's Suite, Op. 29 No. 2
13:01
for strings
12.
II
Ostinato. Presto
1:59
13.
III
Intermezzo. Andante con moto - Vivace - Tempo I
4:17
14.
IV
Finale (The Dargason). Allegro
3:32
Orchestra: City of London Sinfonia
Conductor: Richard Hickox