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Holst: The Planets

~ Gustav Holst (Composer)
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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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21 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The absolute reference, 25 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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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars SOUNDS FINE TO ME, 2 Mar 2003
By DAVID BRYSON (Glossop Derbyshire England) - See all my reviews
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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 the balance -- to me reviews are 'useful' if they show independent judgment, not if they support my preconceptions which are quite strong enough not to need reinforcing. What this account definitely is is vivid. The orchestral detail is very clear, but if I ask myself whether this is quite how The Planets sounds in the concert hall, then I'm not so sure. I like it this way, but this is not a piece where I am hard to please the way I am about performances of the Viennese classics or Ravel or Sibelius or Elgar or Walton. In general this is a very effective reading of The Planets. The tempi sound about right to me, no doubt because they are much what I am used to, and the playing and orchestral discipline are superb. This is the only disc of The Planets that I own or plan to own because it's not a work I'm fussy about, but connoisseurs may want to consider whether the effectiveness has been slightly overmanipulated by the recording technicians.
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9 of 10 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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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 5 Dec 2004 by Geir Nordby

5.0 out of 5 stars Buy this one!
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. Read more
Published on 8 Dec 2003 by zippyj_uk

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 15 Dec 2002 by M. Jacobs

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