Gustav Holst: The Planets: Egdon Heath
Introduction
The Planets is one of the most popular pieces of classic music in Britain. There are countless numbers of recordings. Because of the inclusion of Egdon Heath ? Holsts? own favourite, I have chosen the recording on the Teldec label, conducted by Sir Andrew Davis and performed by the BBC Symphony Orchestra and BBC Symphony Chorus. Released in October 1994. It is my view that Sir Andrew Davies interpretation of Holst is one of the best.
The Composer
Gustavus Theodore von Holst was born in Cheltenham on 21st September 1874 (by happy coincidence this is also my birthday well the month and day but not the year.). He had a musical upbringing. His father was a piano teacher and from an early age Gustav was encouraged to practice the piano daily. He also studied the violin and trombone ...
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INTRODUCTION
In times past, one of the first things I tried to establish as soon as I moved into a new area was the quality of the various Indian and Chinese establishments in the neighbourhood. Fortunately, although my devotion to the Slimming World plan has significantly reduced the frequency of nights out to local eateries, I discovered excellent Mogul well before my self-imposed exile from oriental cuisine. As it happens, with a bit of common sense, a sympathetic chef and judicious menu choices, a night out at the curry house need not be a calorific disaster.
GETTING THERE
The Mogul anchors a parade of shops on Terrace Road, just past Cottimore Lane, on the Molesey side of Walton-on-Thames. It?s around a ten minute walk from the bottom of the High Street. Unfortunately, the only realistic option is to drive there ...
BBC Symphony Chorus (Women's Voices) Choir; BBC Symphony Orchestra; London Philharmonic Orchestra
Date of Release
07/1997
Recomended Retail Price
6.99 GBP
Label / Distributor
Avid Master Series / Avid
Pieces in Set
1
Running Time
1 hour 6 minutes
Genre(s)
Orchestral
SPAR Code
ADD
EAN
5022810158226
Work 1
Work Title
(The) Planets, H125 (Op. 32)
Excerpt(s)
1. Mars, the Bringer of War 2. Venus, the Bringer of Peace 3. Mercury, the Winged Messenger 4. Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity 5. Saturn, the Bringer of Old Age 6. Uranus, the Magician 7. Neptune, the Mystic
Composer
Gustav(us Theodore von) Holst (1874 - 1934)
Genre
Orchestral
Date Written
1916
Date Recorded
1945
Conductor
Adrian Boult
Orchestra / Ensemble
BBC Symphony Orchestra
Orchestra / Ensemble
BBC Symphony Chorus (Women's Voices) Choir
Location of Work Recording
Bedford, London and Manchester
Work 2
Work Title
Portsmouth Point
Excerpt(s)
1. Portsmouth Point
Composer
William (Turner) Walton (1902 - 1983)
Genre
Orchestral
Date Written
1924-25
Date Recorded
1936
Conductor
Adrian Boult
Orchestra / Ensemble
BBC Symphony Orchestra
Location of Work Recording
Bedford, London and Manchester
Work 3
Work Title
Siesta
Excerpt(s)
1. Siesta
Composer
William (Turner) Walton (1902 - 1983)
Genre
Orchestral
Date Written
1926 rev 1962
Date Recorded
1938
Conductor
Sir William Walton
Orchestra / Ensemble
London Philharmonic Orchestra
Location of Work Recording
Bedford, London and Manchester
Work 4
Work Title
Spitfire Prelude and Fugue
Excerpt(s)
1. Spitfire Prelude and Fugue
Composer
William (Turner) Walton (1902 - 1983)
Genre
Orchestral
Date Written
1942
Date Recorded
1943
Conductor
Sir William Walton
Orchestra / Ensemble
Hallé Orchestra
Location of Work Recording
Bedford, London and Manchester
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