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Richard Strauss, Gustav Holst / Andrew Litton, Dallas Symphony Orchestra
DVD Space Spectacular (Thus Spake Zarathustra, The Planets)

Album US 1998 on Delos label
Classical (Modern)

Recorded January 23-26, September 18-21, 1997 live in McDermott Hall, Meyerson Center, Dallas, Texas Recorded in the U.S.A. Manufactured in the U.S.A. Original Digital Recording The disc also contains the identical music program in conventional stereo - Dolby Pro-logic compatible. Playable all regions; compatible with DVD players worldwide. This music DVD features two well-known "space"-oriented compositions -- "Thus Spake Zarathustra" by Richard Strauss (also known as the theme from 2001: A Space Odyssey) and "The Planets" by Gustav Holst. Performed by the Dallas Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Andrew Litton, they are presented in both standard two-channel stereo and spectacular five-channel VR2 Surround Sound. Issued in a standard black DVD plastic case with a 20-page booklet.

     
Musicians
PortraitRichard Strauss p, 1864-1949 DE
album by
PortraitGustav Holst str, 1874-1934 GB
album by
PortraitAndrew Litton p, *1959 US
conductor, album by
PortraitDallas Symphony Orchestra , US
orchestra, album by
PortraitDallas Symphony Chorus , *1977 US
choir
PortraitMary Preston org,
organ
PortraitWayne Marshall org, p, *1961 GB
organ
Producers
David R. Davidson music director
Album Tracks
No Title Artist Composer Duration
11. Richard Strauss: Thus Spake Zarathustra = Also Sprach ZarathustraRichard Strauss, Gustav Holst / Andrew Litton, Dallas Symphony Orchestra34:23
2Introduction = EinleitungRichard Strauss, Gustav Holst / Andrew Litton, Dallas Symphony Orchestra1:56
3Of The Dwellers In The World Beyond = Von Den HinterweltlernRichard Strauss, Gustav Holst / Andrew Litton, Dallas Symphony Orchestra3:50
4Of The Great Yearning = Von Der Großen SehnsuchtRichard Strauss, Gustav Holst / Andrew Litton, Dallas Symphony Orchestra1:54
5Of Joys And Passions = Von Den Freuden Und LeidenschaftenRichard Strauss, Gustav Holst / Andrew Litton, Dallas Symphony Orchestra2:01
6Funeral Song = GrabliedRichard Strauss, Gustav Holst / Andrew Litton, Dallas Symphony Orchestra2:22
7Of Science = Von Der WissenschaftRichard Strauss, Gustav Holst / Andrew Litton, Dallas Symphony Orchestra4:29
8The Convalescent = Der GenesendeRichard Strauss, Gustav Holst / Andrew Litton, Dallas Symphony Orchestra4:56
9Dance Song = TanzliedRichard Strauss, Gustav Holst / Andrew Litton, Dallas Symphony Orchestra8:20
10Night Wanderer's Song = NachtwandlerliedRichard Strauss, Gustav Holst / Andrew Litton, Dallas Symphony Orchestra5:19
112. Gustav Holst: The PlanetsRichard Strauss, Gustav Holst / Andrew Litton, Dallas Symphony Orchestra48:55
12Mars, The Bringer Of WarRichard Strauss, Gustav Holst / Andrew Litton, Dallas Symphony Orchestra7:11
13Venus, The Bringer Of PeaceRichard Strauss, Gustav Holst / Andrew Litton, Dallas Symphony Orchestra7:52
14Mercury, The Winged MessengerRichard Strauss, Gustav Holst / Andrew Litton, Dallas Symphony Orchestra3:58
15Jupiter, The Bringer Of JollityRichard Strauss, Gustav Holst / Andrew Litton, Dallas Symphony Orchestra7:50
16Saturn, The Bringer Of Old AgeRichard Strauss, Gustav Holst / Andrew Litton, Dallas Symphony Orchestra9:08
17Uranus, The MagicianRichard Strauss, Gustav Holst / Andrew Litton, Dallas Symphony Orchestra5:31
18Neptune, The MysticRichard Strauss, Gustav Holst / Andrew Litton, Dallas Symphony Orchestra7:25
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