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Gustav Holst, John Williams, Richard Strauss, Zubin Mehta, Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra
The Planets / Star Wars / Also Sprach Zarathustra

Compil. US 1997 on Musical Heritage Society label
Classical and Soundtrack (Neo-Romantic, Romantic, Score)

Musical Heritage Society Club issue, licensed from Universal Classics Group, featuring a compilation of suites from both "Star Wars" and "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" composed by John Williams (4), as well as two of their classical antecedents, composed by Gustav Holst and Richard Strauss respectively (and further described as "a spectacular programme of brilliant orchestral showpieces which have a strong connection with outer space" on the inlay card!), all performed by the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of Zubin Mehta. The packaging features an eight-page booklet, with liner notes credited to "Decca (2)," as well as track and technical information, on the interior pages; and color front and back covers, the former featuring a photo of "The Stella Eier" from NASA at the bottom and album graphics at the top, and the latter reproducing the track information from the back of the inlay card. (The title is given as "The Planets / Star Wars / Also Sprach Zarathustra" on the booklet cover, but as "Planets/Star Wars/Zarathustra" on the spine -- the former is more descriptive of the actual contents, and since the latter was probably abbreviated in order to fit on the spine, the former has been used as the official title for the release.)

     
Musicians
PortraitGustav Holst str, 1874-1934 GB
album by
PortraitJohn Williams key, *1932 US
album by
PortraitRichard Strauss p, 1864-1949 DE
album by
PortraitZubin Mehta , *1936 IN
conductor, album by
PortraitLos Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra ,
orchestra, album by
PortraitLos Angeles Master Chorale ,
chorus
PortraitDavid Frisina vn, 1914-2000 US
violin
Producers
Lucy Gowans art direction
NASA artwork, cover
Smith & Gilmour design
Fabian Watkinson edited by, booklet
Colin Moorfoot engineer, recording
Gordon Parry engineer, recording
James Lock engineer, recording
Michael Mailes engineer, recording
Simon Eadon engineer, recording
Decca liner notes
John Mordler producer
Ray Minshull producer
Jules Chaikin music director
Album Tracks
No Title Artist Composer Duration
1The Planets, Op. 32 (Suite For Large Orchestra)Gustav Holst49:45
2Mars, The Bringer Of WarGustav Holst, John Williams, Richard Strauss, Zubin Mehta, Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra7:10
3Venus, The Bringer Of PeaceGustav Holst, John Williams, Richard Strauss, Zubin Mehta, Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra8:05
4Mercury, The Winged MessengerGustav Holst, John Williams, Richard Strauss, Zubin Mehta, Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra3:49
5Jupiter, The Bringer Of JollityGustav Holst, John Williams, Richard Strauss, Zubin Mehta, Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra7:50
6Saturn, The Bringer Of Old AgeGustav Holst, John Williams, Richard Strauss, Zubin Mehta, Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra9:52
7Uranus, The MagicianGustav Holst, John Williams, Richard Strauss, Zubin Mehta, Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra5:38
8Neptune, The MysticGustav Holst, John Williams, Richard Strauss, Zubin Mehta, Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra7:03
9Close Encounters Of The Third Kind (Suite)John Williams (4)12:39
10Also Sprach Zarathustra, Op. 30Richard Strauss32:58
11EinleitungGustav Holst, John Williams, Richard Strauss, Zubin Mehta, Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra2:00
12Von Den HinterweltlernGustav Holst, John Williams, Richard Strauss, Zubin Mehta, Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra3:42
13Von Der Großen SehnsuchtGustav Holst, John Williams, Richard Strauss, Zubin Mehta, Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra2:01
14Von Den Freuden Und LeidenschaftenGustav Holst, John Williams, Richard Strauss, Zubin Mehta, Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra2:03
15Das GrabliedGustav Holst, John Williams, Richard Strauss, Zubin Mehta, Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra2:20
16Von Der WissenschaftGustav Holst, John Williams, Richard Strauss, Zubin Mehta, Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra3:53
17Der GenesendeGustav Holst, John Williams, Richard Strauss, Zubin Mehta, Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra5:13
18Das TanzliedGustav Holst, John Williams, Richard Strauss, Zubin Mehta, Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra7:35
19NachtwandlerliedGustav Holst, John Williams, Richard Strauss, Zubin Mehta, Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra4:11
20Star Wars (Suite)John Williams (4)29:58
21I. Main TitleGustav Holst, John Williams, Richard Strauss, Zubin Mehta, Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra5:07
22II. Princess Leia's ThemeGustav Holst, John Williams, Richard Strauss, Zubin Mehta, Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra4:26
23III. The Little PeopleGustav Holst, John Williams, Richard Strauss, Zubin Mehta, Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra4:42
24Cantina BandGustav Holst, John Williams, Richard Strauss, Zubin Mehta, Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra2:37
25IV. The BattleGustav Holst, John Williams, Richard Strauss, Zubin Mehta, Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra5:35
26V. The Throne Room And End TitleGustav Holst, John Williams, Richard Strauss, Zubin Mehta, Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra7:18
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