Seiji Ozawa - Holst: The Planets (1980) [2015 SACD]

Experience the majestic cosmos through Holst's timeless masterpiece, "The Planets," as brought to life by the Boston Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Seiji Ozawa. Released in 1980 by Universal International Music, this iconic album takes listeners on an interstellar journey, each movement representing a celestial body in our solar system. From the ominous grandeur of "Mars, the Bringer of War" to the ethereal beauty of "Neptune, the Mystic," Ozawa and the Boston Symphony Orchestra deliver a captivating performance that captures the cosmic essence of Holst's visionary composition.


Tracks:

The Planets (Suite For Large Orchestra)
1 Mars, The Bringer Of War 6:36
2 Venus, The Bringer Of Peace 7:48
3 Mercury, The Winged Messenger 4:02
4 Jupiter, The Bringer Of Jollity 7:55
5 Saturn, The Bringer Of Old Age 8:39
6 Uranus, The Magician 5:35
7 Neptune, The Mystic 8:07

Personnel:

Conductor – Seiji Ozawa
Orchestra – Boston Symphony Orchestra
Chorus Master – Lorna Cooke Devaron
Chorus – New England Conservatory Chorus