The Planets, Op.32 - Holst, Gustav

"Op. Op.32 ; H.125. Composed: 1914-16. Duration: 46-52 minutes. Movements: 7 movements: # Mars, the Bringer of War.Allegro (185 bars) # Venus, the Bringer of Peace.Adagio (141 bars) # Mercury, the Winged Messenger.Vivace (296 bars) # Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity.Allegro giocoso (409 bars) # Saturn, the Bringer of Old Age.Adagio (155 bars) # Uranus, the Magician.Allegro (250 bars) # Neptune, the Mystic.Andante – Allegretto (106 bars). Dedicated to: {{LinkDed"

◈ Genre / Form Early 20th century

◆ Difficulty

Advanced (Grade 5-6)

Instruments female chorus, orchestra

Posted 2013-04-12