Gustav Holst James Judd Royal Philharmonic Orchestra - Holst The Planets (7 tracks) +Album Reviews

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Gustav Holst, James Judd, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Holst The Planets
Genre: Classical

Track Listings (7) - Disc #1
1. The Planets, suite for orchestra & female chorus, Op. 32, H. 125: No. 1, 'Mars, the Bringer of War'
2. The Planets, suite for orchestra & female chorus, Op. 32, H. 125: No. 2, 'Venus, the Bringer of Peace'
3. The Planets, suite for orchestra & female chorus, Op. 32, H. 125: No. 3, 'Mercury, the Winged Messenger'
4. The Planets, suite for orchestra & female chorus, Op. 32, H. 125: No. 4, 'Jupiter, the Bringer of Peace'
5. The Planets, suite for orchestra & female chorus, Op. 32, H. 125: No. 5, 'Saturn, the Bringer of Old Age'
6. The Planets, suite for orchestra & female chorus, Op. 32, H. 125: No. 6, 'Uranus, the Magician'
7. The Planets, suite for orchestra & female chorus, Op. 32, H. 125: No. 7, 'Neptune, the Mystic' (w/hidden 8-part female chorus)

CD Details

All Artists: Gustav Holst, James Judd, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Title: Holst The Planets
Members Wishing: 1
Total Copies: 0
Label: Denon Records
Release Date: 8/30/1993
Genre: Classical
Style:
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 081757507622

CD Reviews

Undiscovered Gem

John Buie | United States | 03/09/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"James Judd and the Royal Philharmonic give a remarkable performance of Holst's masterpiece. Each section is phrased beautifully, unfailingly evoking the essence of its theme. Mars is hard-hitting with thrills galore, yet doesn't cross the line between musical excitement and in-your-face bombast (like the popular Dutoit version). Venus likewise captivates, its other-worldly beauty bringing thoughts of complete serenity. I could go on... Before you heed the reviews and purchase the Dutoit cd, give a listen to this undiscovered gem. It may turn out that JJ/RPO's performance of "The Planets" will be the one you'll want to blast-off to."