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Holst, Gustav 1874 - 1934

The Planets, Op.32

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

Movements

7 movements
  1. I Mars, the Bringer of War. – Allegro 185 bars
  2. II Venus, the Bringer of Peace. – Adagio 141 bars
  3. III Mercury, the Winged Messenger. – Vivace 296 bars
  4. IV Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity. – Allegro giocoso 409 bars
  5. V Saturn, the Bringer of Old Age. – Adagio 155 bars
  6. VI Uranus, the Magician. – Allegro 250 bars
  7. VII Neptune, the Mystic. – Andante – Allegretto 106 bars

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