by Gustav Holst, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Adrian Boult · Everyman · CD · EAN 5014797530263
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«The Planets» is the album by Gustav Holst performed by the London Philharmonic Orchestra with Sir Adrian Boult, released in 1988 by Everyman on CD.
Orchestral suite in seven movements evoking the mythological characters of the planets: from the martial violence of «Mars, the Bringer of War» to the mystery of «Neptune, the Mystic», with the festive brilliance of «Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity». Adrian Boult's conducting gives the version a sober and majestic symphonic packaging.
Original 1956 recording for the PYE/NIXA labels, remastered in stereo. This CD edition has catalogue number EVCD 26 and consists of 7 tracks, with a total duration of 49:53.
For orchestral music enthusiasts and collectors of historic versions of «The Planets» on CD.
