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Holst: The Planets

~ Gustav Holst (Composer)
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  • Composer: Gustav Holst
  • Audio CD (20 Dec 1994)
  • SPARS Code: DDD
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Decca
  • ASIN: B0000041S7
  • Other Editions: MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 61,990 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Song TitleArtist Time Price
Listen  1. The Planets, op.32 - 1. Mars, the Bringer of WarOrchestre Symphonique de Montréal 7:11Album Only
Listen  2. The Planets, op.32 - 2. Venus, the Bringer of PeaceOrchestre Symphonique de Montréal 9:39Album Only
Listen  3. The Planets, op.32 - 3. Mercury, the Winged MessengerOrchestre Symphonique de Montréal 4:01£0.79
Listen  4. The Planets, op.32 - 4. Jupiter, the Bringer of JollityOrchestre Symphonique de Montréal 8:01Album Only
Listen  5. The Planets, op.32 - 5. Saturn, the Bringer of Old AgeOrchestre Symphonique de Montréal 9:53Album Only
Listen  6. The Planets, op.32 - 6. Uranus, the MagicianOrchestre Symphonique de Montréal 6:05£0.79
Listen  7. The Planets, op.32 - 7. Neptune, the MysticLe Choeur des Femmes de L'Orchestre de Montréal 8:02Album Only

On this CD:
  1. (The) Planets
    Composed by Gustav Holst
    Performed by Montreal Symphony Orchestra Chorus, Montreal Symphony Orchestra
    Conducted by Charles Dutoit

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22 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The absolute reference, 24 Feb 2001
By Mr. Mark Antoine Hamet (Paris France) - See all my reviews
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This is the reference album! Total artistic commitment from Charles Dutoit and his inspired Montreal Symphony served in digital sound in the extraordinary acoustics of St-Eustache Church, where it was recorded in 1986. This album has won the highest praise and continues to give me a special pleasure. Holst's portrait of the planets shines has bright as ever.
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The Planets Magic Captured on Audio CD, 23 Aug 2002
By R. Hallett "ambienthighway" (UK) - See all my reviews
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This CD is the reference CD for The Planets and represents sonic engineering perfection as its best. I have lived with this CD for nearly 15 years, and never tire of it. This truly remarkable recording has captured just about as much audio information as it is possible to hear on CD, and the added benefit of a committed performance from both orchestra and conductor make it a real pleasure to listen to. So far no recording has captured as much detail as this one, there are many other Planets CD's ............. but this is still No.1 in my book. Munt1
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Buy this one!, 8 Dec 2003
I have owned quite a few recordings of the Planets. I remember taking one back to the shop because the recording was unacceptable. This CD will not disappoint. Truly amazing digital recording, particularly like me you want to "feel" the organ bass vibrating in your living room. The performance is excellent. You could do a lot worse than buy this CD!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Pure excellence!
I work as a hi-fi and home theater products reviewer in a Norwegian magazine. I use this CD a lot in my work, mainly because of its stunning dynamics. Read more
Published on 4 Dec 2004 by Geir Nordby

4.0 out of 5 stars SOUNDS FINE TO ME
Most reviews I have read of this disc seem pretty pleased with both performance and recording. On the other hand I think we should take note of the review that finds fault with... Read more
Published on 2 Mar 2003 by DAVID BRYSON

3.0 out of 5 stars Not as good as the LPO's rendition
Mars is spoilt by too much brassiness in the horns section. Mixing is poor, with the trumpet and trombone sections getting too much attention from the misplaced mikes. Read more
Published on 14 Dec 2002 by M. Jacobs

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