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Holst: The Planets

Gustav Holst (Composer), André Previn (Conductor), Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (Orchestra) Format: Audio CD

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1	L. Mars, the Bringer of War
2	LL. Venus, the Bringer of Peace
3	LLL. Mercury, the Winged Messenger
4	LV. Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity
5	V. Saturn, the Bringer of Old Age
6	VL. Uranus, the Magician
7	VLL. Neptune, the Mystic - Women of the Brighton Festival Chor

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Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.63 x 4.96 x 0.39 inches; 3.53 ounces
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Concord Music Group
Item model number ‏ : ‎ 2022866
Original Release Date ‏ : ‎ 1990
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ December 7, 2006
Label ‏ : ‎ Concord Music Group
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B000003CU0
Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ USA
Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1

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Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2024

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CD in great shape, plays without problems

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Michael Stigall

Flawless recording and excellent performance

Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2023

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I don't claim to be an expert on classical music performance and interpretation, but I certainly enjoyed Previn's more than many I have heard. The recording, as with any Telarc disc, is extraordinary, especially if you own subwoofer capable of infrasound; the idea of downgrading the recording (as one reviewer did) because the engineer ACCURATELY captured the full dynamic range of the orchestra is incompressible to me, but whatever.

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Douglas Burkett

Well performed, but almost too consistent

Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2011

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Holst's 'The Planets' has long been one of my favorite works. With its many styles within the work, it has a lot to offer in terms of listening longevity. I started enjoying classical music at an early age, and while I still appreciate the works of early composers, it's the more intense, dynamic compositions of Holst, Wagner, etc. that have carried on with me and are still regularly in my listening rotation (along with a lot of the modern compositions of Glass, Nyman, Adams, Reich, etc.).

I have to admit that my first introduction to 'The Planets' is the oft-criticized, Maazel-conducted recording on the CBS Masterworks label. While the orchestra's performance on that recording has raised a lot of eyebrows with some listeners, I found the actual reading and interpretation of the Holst work to be one of my favorites, and since my recording of that was damaged, I've been listening to several recordings to replace it with, and this Previn-conducted 'The Planets' on Telarc is one of those I gave a try.

First, the technical aspects regarding the recording are very good...a typical, quality recording and release by Telarc.

The performance of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra is a very good one, seemingly responsive to Previn's conducting. The overall sound of the orchestra is balanced, even and technically sound.

However, in general, I find this overall recording and reading of the work almost TOO balanced in terms of both the performance and the interpretation; it lacks the emotional punch and wide range in dynamics that make each movement stand out. Even though 'The Planets' is a work as a whole, the individual movements are vastly different. With this reading, Previn almost takes too predictable of a road, with a smaller sense of dynamic range from each of the planets within the piece. Variance in tempos, intensity and overall performance dynamics just seem to lack (at least more than I am used to).

Perhaps I'm so used to the early Maazel recording that I listened to so many times that I miss a more colorful version. These Maazel and Previn readings are almost polar opposites. The Maazel one is more enjoyable to me in terms of tempos, dynamics and accentuation of phrases, but lacks a cohesive, technically sound performance (with moments of intonation at times). The Previn recording has a very sound, technically good performance, but lacks the color and punch that helps separate and give each 'Planet' a personality. I suppose a wishful recording for me would be one that takes the colorful reading and accentuation by Maazel with the performance of the Previn recording.

In the end, my rating combines five stars for the composition and five stars for the actual performance quality, but I just can't give a full five-star rating because the 'flavor' of the recording seems so bland, with just not enough personality given to each of the individual 'Planets'.

An option for a little more dynamic reading is the Levine/Chicago Symphony recording on the DG label, which I also have reviewed on Amazon.

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Outstanding performance and outstanding seller

Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2023

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Packaged very well and item was as described. Sounds absolutely fantastic. Telarc never fails. Looking forward to browsing your store some more!

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Anthony Ho

One of the best performances

Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2014

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I bought this on Amazon to replace my misplaced CD, which disappeared during a move.

Andre Previn and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra deliver a solid performance, perfectly balanced and flawlessly executed. The timings are perfect, and Previn produces tracks that are perfect without being coldly technical.

The popular tracks Mars, The Bringer of War and Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity are highlights of this CD. For those tracks alone, the CD is worth adding to any collection.

If there's any weakness on the CD, it's that the sound recording, while excellent, is not as good as later recordings of lesser performances with modern, better digital gear. Some of the midrange is slightly muddled, and picking out individual instruments will require a little work. There's a re-mastered version available which offers some slight improvement over this CD, and it is available for MP3 download.

Nevertheless, despite this slight flaw, this remains for me the definitive performance of The Planets, the standard against which I measure other performances. I keep coming back to this CD because it's perfectly balanced and just wonderful to play and listen to. Ultimately, that's the best reason to get this CD--because you'll just play and enjoy it over and over again.

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One of Three Planets Recordings Everyone Should Own

Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2017

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I've heard at least 10 recordings of the Planets, but there are three to which I continually return and for slightly different reasons; Dutoit with Orchestre symphonique de Montréal, Levine with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and this one.

Dutoit's recording, to me, is the most mysterious and visual. He paints pictures with his interpretation that no other does. Levine, on the other hand, is the most exciting and gripping recording of the Planets I've ever heard; the CSO's brass extend the performance into the physical.

Previn and the RPO offer an overall satisfying performance and I mean this in the best way. To my ears and mind, it excels on interpretative, technical and emotional levels. If I were recommending a recording to someone who has never heard The Planets, I think it would be this one.

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An excellent version,

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 29, 2024

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This is a very good recording of Holst's classic. Mars has all the power and menace that this opening movement should contain, which is in total comparison to the spiritual and ethereal Venus.

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Il Red Book ha ancora da dire tanto

Reviewed in Italy on May 24, 2023

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Incisione molto bella, dalle forti e coinvolgenti sonorità. La dinamica Telarc rispettata. La solita grande mano di Jack Renner

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Auch für Klassik-"Anfänger"

Reviewed in Germany on September 28, 2018

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Ein wunderbares Stück Musik, das auch bisher weniger Klassikbegeisterte in seinen Bann zieht.
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Johnny2Bad

Previn, Holst, the Royal Philharmonic, Telarc ... A Perfect Combination

Reviewed in Canada on January 2, 2016

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The best version of Gustav Holst's most famous composition that I'm aware of, although there are a few others that I also enjoy, André Previn does a great job directing the London-based orchestra in this reasonably recent recording. Telarc's stellar reputation for quality is evident here, and you could do far worse if this was your only version of The Planets in your CD collection.

The item was well packed, arrived reasonably quickly and there were no issues to report with the vendor. Recommended.

Thierry Lefebvre

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Reviewed in France on June 9, 2014

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Prévin vous emmène là-haut non pas vous perdre dans les étoiles mais découvrir des planètes sur lesquels HOLST a déposé le drapeau de la beauté.

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