The Planets, Op.32 (Holst, Gustav)

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Carolus (2017/5/31)

Publisher Info. Toronto: National Youth Orchestra of Canada
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Misc. Notes Jack Singer Hall, Calgary. Recorded 2015 Aug 09
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7 more: 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

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Editor First edition (reprint)
Publisher. Info. London: Goodwin & Tabb, 1921. Plate 90725.
Reprinted Hawkes Pocket Scores, No.22
London: Boosey & Hawkes, n.d.(after 1930). Plate B. & H. 15970.
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Ottaviano (2010/1/17)

Publisher. Info. London: Goodwin & Tabb, 1921. Plate 90725.
Reprinted Boca Raton: Edwin F. Kalmus, n.d.(1997).
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Vocal Scores

Neptune, The Mystic (No.7)

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Misc. Notes Source: B&H Plate No. 15786
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Misc. Notes This score incorporates two versions of the vocal score: pages i–xii use Holst’s 2 piano version as accompaniment (and is complete from the start of the movement); pages 1–6 provide a reductio partituræ of the orchestral version, starting from bar 45 (figure IV).
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Arrangements and Transcriptions

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Editor Imogen Holst (1907-1984)
Publisher. Info. London: J. Curwen & Sons, No.99102-05, 99113-15, 1949.
Reprinted London: Faber & Faber, 1979.
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Mars, The Bringer of War (No.1)

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Publisher. Info. Holograph manuscript, n.d.[1914].
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Misc. Notes Royal College of Music Library, London (GB-Lcm): MS 4558
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Publisher. Info. London: J. Curwen & Sons, 1949. Plate 99102.
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Venus, The Bringer of Peace (No.2)

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Publisher. Info. Holograph manuscript, n.d.[1914].
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Misc. Notes File contains two autograph scores (one for each pianist). Royal College of Music Library, London (GB-Lcm): MS 4559
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Mercury, The Winged Messenger (No.3)

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Jupiter, The Bringer of Jollity (No.4)

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Arranger L. Pay*
George Smith*
Publisher. Info. London: Boosey & Co., 1924. Plate H.11070.
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Misc. Notes Parts missing: Alto Clarinet, Euphonium (TC and BC), Timpani (see WorldCat)
*The uncredited arrangers were two student musicians of the Royal Military School of Music, almost certainly working under Holst's supervision. They arranged Mars and Jupiter for a 1924 concert.
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Saturn, The Bringer of Old Age (No.5)

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Publisher. Info. Holograph manuscript, n.d.[1914].
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Misc. Notes Royal College of Music Library, London (GB-Lcm): MS 4560
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For Female Chorus and Orchestra

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General Information

Work Title The Planets
Alternative. Title Suite for Large Orchestra
Name Translations Els planetes; Die Planeten; La Planedoj; Los planetas; Planeetat; Les Planètes; I pianeti; 惑星; 행성; Планеты; Planeterna; 行星組曲; planets; Планети; A bolygók; Planeterne; سیاره‌ها; Planety; Planetae; כוכבי הלכת; Planeti; Οι πλανήτες
Name Aliases The Planets, Op. 32; Los Planetas; Các hành tinh; Οι πλανήτες, έργο 32
Authorities WorldCat; Wikipedia; VIAF: 183070783; SUDOC: 076662225; BNF: 13913578c
Composer Holst, Gustav
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. Op.32 ; H.125
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. IGH 27
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 7 movements:
  1. Mars, the Bringer of War. Allegro
  2. Venus, the Bringer of Peace. Adagio
  3. Mercury, the Winged Messenger. Vivace
  4. Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity. Allegro giocoso
  5. Saturn, the Bringer of Old Age. Adagio
  6. Uranus, the Magician. Allegro
  7. Neptune, the Mystic. Andante – Allegretto
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1914-16
First Performance. 1918-09-29 in London, Queen's Hall (Private audience)
London Symphony Orchestra, Adrian Boult (conductor)
First Publication. 1921
Dedication Imogen Holst
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Early 20th century
Piece Style Early 20th century
Instrumentation female chorus, orchestra
InstrDetail
Female Chorus (last movement only)
SSA, SSA

Orchestra

piccolo (also flute), 2 flutes, alto flute (also flute, piccolo),
3 oboes (3rd also bass oboe), English horn, 3 clarinets,
bass clarinet, 3 bassoons, contrabassoon
6 horns, 4 trumpets, 3 trombones, euphonium, tuba
6 timpani (2 players), triangle, side drum, tambourine, cymbals,
bass drum, gong, xylophone, bells, glockenspiel
celesta, 2 harps, organ, strings
Related Works I vow to thee, my country, H.148
Discography Wikipedia
External Links Wikipedia article
Gustav Holst.info
All Music Guide
Scores at Sheet Music Plus
Extra Information Conceived as a work for piano duet or organ, but premièred as a work for large orchestra.