Compil. GB 2003 on EMI Classics label
Classical
Tracks 1-7 recorded December, 1980 at Kingsway Hall, London. Tracks 8-10 recorded May, 1984 at Butterworth Hall, Warwick Arts Centre.
Gustav Holst str, 1874-1934 GB album by, composed by | |
Benjamin Britten p, 1913-1976 GB album by, composed by | |
Sir Simon Rattle , *1955 GB conductor, album by | |
Philharmonia Orchestra , orchestra, album by | |
City Of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra , GB orchestra, album by | |
Michael Sheady , GB engineer, balance | |
The Ambrosian Singers , chorus |
Smith & Milton concept by |
Stuart Wilson design |
David Ashman liner notes |
John Willan producer |
John McCarthy chorus master |
Gustav Holst |
Benjamin Britten |
No | Title | Artist | Composer | Duration |
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1 | The Planets, Op. 32 | Gustav Holst, Benjamin Britten, Sir Simon Rattle, Philharmonia Orchestra, City Of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra | Gustav Holst | 51:08 |
2 | Mars, The Bringer Of War (Allegro) | Gustav Holst, Benjamin Britten, Sir Simon Rattle, Philharmonia Orchestra, City Of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra | 7:19 | |
3 | Venus, The Bringer Of Peace (Adagio) | Gustav Holst, Benjamin Britten, Sir Simon Rattle, Philharmonia Orchestra, City Of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra | 8:58 | |
4 | Mercury, The Winged Messenger (Vivace) | Gustav Holst, Benjamin Britten, Sir Simon Rattle, Philharmonia Orchestra, City Of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra | 4:02 | |
5 | Jupiter, The Bringer Of Jollity (Allegro Giocosso) | Gustav Holst, Benjamin Britten, Sir Simon Rattle, Philharmonia Orchestra, City Of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra | 8:10 | |
6 | Saturn, The Bringer Of Old Age (Adagio) | Gustav Holst, Benjamin Britten, Sir Simon Rattle, Philharmonia Orchestra, City Of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra | 9:40 | |
7 | Uranus, The Magician (Allegro) | Gustav Holst, Benjamin Britten, Sir Simon Rattle, Philharmonia Orchestra, City Of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra | 6:09 | |
8 | Neptune, The Mystic (Andante) | Gustav Holst, Benjamin Britten, Sir Simon Rattle, Philharmonia Orchestra, City Of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra | 7:00 | |
9 | Sinfonia Da Requiem, Op. 20 | Gustav Holst, Benjamin Britten, Sir Simon Rattle, Philharmonia Orchestra, City Of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra | Benjamin Britten | 20:28 |
10 | Lacrymosa (Andante Ben Misurato) | Gustav Holst, Benjamin Britten, Sir Simon Rattle, Philharmonia Orchestra, City Of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra | 8:38 | |
11 | Lacrymosa (Andante Ben Misurato) | Gustav Holst, Benjamin Britten, Sir Simon Rattle, Philharmonia Orchestra, City Of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra | 5:23 | |
12 | Requiem Aeternam | Gustav Holst, Benjamin Britten, Sir Simon Rattle, Philharmonia Orchestra, City Of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra | 6:27 |