Gustav Holst 1874–1934

The Planets

Suite for Large Orchestra

Op. 32 Female Chorus, Orchestra Suites Early 20th century Composed 1914 · published 1921 · 46 min · 7 movements · dedicated to Imogen Holst

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Movements

7 movements

1. Title Bars Score
2. I Mars, the Bringer of War. – Allegro 185 bars ♪ p. 11
3. II Venus, the Bringer of Peace. – Adagio 141 bars ♪ p. 42
4. III Mercury, the Winged Messenger. – Vivace 296 bars ♪ p. 56
5. IV Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity. – Allegro giocoso 409 bars ♪ p. 83
6. V Saturn, the Bringer of Old Age. – Adagio 155 bars ♪ p. 123
7. VI Uranus, the Magician. – Allegro 250 bars ♪ p. 142
8. VII Neptune, the Mystic. – Andante – Allegretto 106 bars ♪ p. 172

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Original 1 Versions & arrangements 35

FCh Orch Female Chorus, Orchestra

Edition Goodwin & Tabb, London, 1921 Public domain

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Full score Goodwin & Tabb, London, 1921

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