Hybrid Stereo SACD!
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Earth was not created in a day. And the same applies to Gustav Holst's
interplanetary symphony which took him about three years to write. The composer
employs a massive orchestra and rich orchestral coloring to portray each planet
in his musical psychogram. Mars, the Bringer of War, rages with mechanical
brutality, while Venus brings peace and an acceptance of life. Mercury, the
Winged Messenger, darts here and there with quicksilver speed, while powerful
and sovereign Jupiter brings jollity and reassurance. Saturn plods by with heavy
tread, while Uranus with its contrasting changes in tempo remains enigmatic and
extrovert. And because Pluto, the most distant planet had not yet been
discovered, it is Neptune, the great unknown, which is lost in time and space in
an endless ostinato of female voices. Zubin Mehta and the Los Angeles
Philharmonic present this astronomical journey with precision and exhilaration,
leaving neither time nor space for astrological speculation. As always, the
excellent Decca recording quality guarantees an unimpeded view of this musical
galaxy.
"Zubin Mehta's sensational interpretation of The Planets is probably the most
famous (among audiophiles) of his excellent series of recordings with the Los
Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra. The performance itself is probably as good as
any, and the sound, highlighted by a powerful, warm, and deep organ, is
magnificent. The pedal effects at the end of "Saturn" are stunning." -
Arthur Lintgren, The Absolute Sound, January 2019
Features:
• Super Audio CD
• SACD Stereo SACD Layer
• This Hybrid SACD contains a 'Red Book' Stereo CD Layer which is playable on
most conventional CD Players!
Musicians:
Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra, with the female voices of the Los Angeles
Master Chorale
Zubin Mehta, conductor
Selections:
Gustav Holst (1874-1934)
1. I. Mars, the Bringer of War - Allegro
2. II. Venus, The Bringer of Peace - Adagio
3. III. Mercury, the Winged Messenger - Vivace
4. IV. Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity - Allegro giocoso
5. V. Saturn, the Bringer of Old Age - Adagio
6. VI. Uranus, the Magician - Allegro
7. VII. Neptune, the Mystic - Andante*
*Los Angeles Master Chorale
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