The Planets

~ Release by Holst; London Philharmonic Orchestra, Geoffrey Mitchell Choir, Sir Adrian Boult (see all versions of this release, 6 available)

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1The Planets, op. 32: I. Mars, the Bringer of War
producer:
Christopher Bishop (conductor/producer)
orchestra:
London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO; The Philharmonic Promenade Orchestra) (from 1978-05-12 until 1978-07-31)
conductor:
Sir Adrian Boult (conductor) (from 1978-05-12 until 1978-07-31)
balance engineer:
Christopher Parker (classical recording and balance engineer, active from 1950s)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1979)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom and Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
The Planets, op. 32: I. Mars, the Bringer of War (from 1978-05-12 until 1978-07-31)
composer:
Gustav Holst (composer) (from 1914 until 1916)
orchestration of:
The Planets, op. 32: I. Mars, the Bringer of War (for two pianos)
part of:
The Planets, op. 32 (Suite for Large Orchestra)
Gustav Holst8:00
2The Planets, op. 32: II. Venus, the Bringer of Peace
producer:
Christopher Bishop (conductor/producer)
orchestra:
London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO; The Philharmonic Promenade Orchestra) (from 1978-05-12 until 1978-07-31)
conductor:
Sir Adrian Boult (conductor) (from 1978-05-12 until 1978-07-31)
balance engineer:
Christopher Parker (classical recording and balance engineer, active from 1950s)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1979)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom and Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
The Planets, op. 32: II. Venus, the Bringer of Peace (from 1978-05-12 until 1978-07-31)
composer:
Gustav Holst (composer) (from 1914 until 1916)
orchestration of:
The Planets, op. 32: II. Venus, the Bringer of Peace (for two pianos)
part of:
The Planets, op. 32 (Suite for Large Orchestra)
Gustav Holst7:24
3The Planets, op. 32: III. Mercury, the Winged Messenger
producer:
Christopher Bishop (conductor/producer)
orchestra:
London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO; The Philharmonic Promenade Orchestra) (from 1978-05-12 until 1978-07-31)
conductor:
Sir Adrian Boult (conductor) (from 1978-05-12 until 1978-07-31)
balance engineer:
Christopher Parker (classical recording and balance engineer, active from 1950s)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1979)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom and Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
The Planets, op. 32: III. Mercury, the Winged Messenger (from 1978-05-12 until 1978-07-31)
composer:
Gustav Holst (composer) (from 1914 until 1916)
orchestration of:
The Planets, op. 32: III. Mercury, the Winged Messenger (for two pianos)
part of:
The Planets, op. 32 (Suite for Large Orchestra)
Gustav Holst3:46
4The Planets, op. 32: IV. Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity
producer:
Christopher Bishop (conductor/producer)
orchestra:
London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO; The Philharmonic Promenade Orchestra) (from 1978-05-12 until 1978-07-31)
conductor:
Sir Adrian Boult (conductor) (from 1978-05-12 until 1978-07-31)
balance engineer:
Christopher Parker (classical recording and balance engineer, active from 1950s)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1979)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom and Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
The Planets, op. 32: IV. Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity (from 1978-05-12 until 1978-07-31)
composer:
Gustav Holst (composer) (from 1914 until 1916)
orchestration of:
The Planets, op. 32: IV. Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity (for two pianos)
part of:
The Planets, op. 32 (Suite for Large Orchestra)
Gustav Holst7:57
5The Planets, op. 32: V. Saturn, the Bringer of Old Age
producer:
Christopher Bishop (conductor/producer)
orchestra:
London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO; The Philharmonic Promenade Orchestra) (from 1978-05-12 until 1978-07-31)
conductor:
Sir Adrian Boult (conductor) (from 1978-05-12 until 1978-07-31)
balance engineer:
Christopher Parker (classical recording and balance engineer, active from 1950s)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1979)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom and Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
The Planets, op. 32: V. Saturn, the Bringer of Old Age (from 1978-05-12 until 1978-07-31)
composer:
Gustav Holst (composer) (from 1914 until 1916)
orchestration of:
The Planets, op. 32: V. Saturn, the Bringer of Old Age (for two pianos)
part of:
The Planets, op. 32 (Suite for Large Orchestra)
Gustav Holst8:18
6The Planets, op. 32: VI. Uranus, the Magician
producer:
Christopher Bishop (conductor/producer)
orchestra:
London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO; The Philharmonic Promenade Orchestra) (from 1978-05-12 until 1978-07-31)
conductor:
Sir Adrian Boult (conductor) (from 1978-05-12 until 1978-07-31)
balance engineer:
Christopher Parker (classical recording and balance engineer, active from 1950s)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1979)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom and Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
The Planets, op. 32: VI. Uranus, the Magician (from 1978-05-12 until 1978-07-31)
composer:
Gustav Holst (composer) (from 1914 until 1916)
orchestration of:
The Planets, op. 32: VI. Uranus, the Magician (for two pianos)
part of:
The Planets, op. 32 (Suite for Large Orchestra)
Gustav Holst6:23
7The Planets, op. 32: VII. Neptune, the Mystic
producer:
Christopher Bishop (conductor/producer)
choir vocals:
Geoffrey Mitchell Choir (from 1978-05-12 until 1978-07-31)
orchestra:
London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO; The Philharmonic Promenade Orchestra) (from 1978-05-12 until 1978-07-31)
conductor:
Sir Adrian Boult (conductor) (from 1978-05-12 until 1978-07-31)
balance engineer:
Christopher Parker (classical recording and balance engineer, active from 1950s)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1979)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom and Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
The Planets, op. 32: VII. Neptune, the Mystic (from 1978-05-12 until 1978-07-31)
composer:
Gustav Holst (composer) (from 1914 until 1916)
orchestration of:
The Planets, op. 32: VII. Neptune, the Mystic (for two pianos)
part of:
The Planets, op. 32 (Suite for Large Orchestra)
Gustav Holst6:34
8Variations on an Original Theme “Enigma”, op. 36: Theme (Andante)
producer:
Christopher Bishop (conductor/producer)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1970-08-04 until 1970-08-06)
conductor:
Sir Adrian Boult (conductor) (from 1970-08-04 until 1970-08-06)
balance engineer:
Michael Gray (UK classical recording engineer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1971) and Warner Classics (in 2002)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1970-08-04 until 1970-08-06)
recording of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: Theme (Andante) (from 1970-08-04 until 1970-08-06)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1899)
part of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Edward Elgar1:22
9Variations on an Original Theme “Enigma”, op. 36: I. C.A.E. (L’istesso tempo)
producer:
Christopher Bishop (conductor/producer)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1970-08-04 until 1970-08-06)
conductor:
Sir Adrian Boult (conductor) (from 1970-08-04 until 1970-08-06)
balance engineer:
Michael Gray (UK classical recording engineer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1971) and Warner Classics (in 2002)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1970-08-04 until 1970-08-06)
recording of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: I. C.A.E. (L’istesso tempo) (from 1970-08-04 until 1970-08-06)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1899)
dedicated to:
Caroline Alice Elgar (English author, married to Edward Elgar)
part of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Edward Elgar1:52
10Variations on an Original Theme “Enigma”, op. 36: II. H.D.S.-P. (Allegro)
producer:
Christopher Bishop (conductor/producer)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1970-08-04 until 1970-08-06)
conductor:
Sir Adrian Boult (conductor) (from 1970-08-04 until 1970-08-06)
balance engineer:
Michael Gray (UK classical recording engineer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1971) and Warner Classics (in 2002)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1970-08-04 until 1970-08-06)
recording of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: II. H.D.S-P. (Allegro) (from 1970-08-04 until 1970-08-06)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1899)
dedicated to:
Hew David Steuart Powell
part of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Edward Elgar0:46
11Variations on an Original Theme “Enigma”, op. 36: III. R.B.T. (Allegretto)
producer:
Christopher Bishop (conductor/producer)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1970-08-04 until 1970-08-06)
conductor:
Sir Adrian Boult (conductor) (from 1970-08-04 until 1970-08-06)
balance engineer:
Michael Gray (UK classical recording engineer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1971) and Warner Classics (in 2002)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1970-08-04 until 1970-08-06)
recording of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: III. R.B.T. (Allegretto) (from 1970-08-04 until 1970-08-06)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1899)
dedicated to:
Richard Baxter Townshend
part of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Edward Elgar1:27
12Variations on an Original Theme “Enigma”, op. 36: IV. W.M.B. (Allegro di molto)
producer:
Christopher Bishop (conductor/producer)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1970-08-04 until 1970-08-06)
conductor:
Sir Adrian Boult (conductor) (from 1970-08-04 until 1970-08-06)
balance engineer:
Michael Gray (UK classical recording engineer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1971) and Warner Classics (in 2002)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1970-08-04 until 1970-08-06)
recording of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: IV. W.M.B. (Allegro di molto) (from 1970-08-04 until 1970-08-06)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1899)
dedicated to:
William Meath Baker
part of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Edward Elgar0:29
13Variations on an Original Theme “Enigma”, op. 36: V. R.P.A. (Moderato)
producer:
Christopher Bishop (conductor/producer)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1970-08-04 until 1970-08-06)
conductor:
Sir Adrian Boult (conductor) (from 1970-08-04 until 1970-08-06)
balance engineer:
Michael Gray (UK classical recording engineer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1971) and Warner Classics (in 2002)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1970-08-04 until 1970-08-06)
recording of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: V. R.P.A. (Moderato) (from 1970-08-04 until 1970-08-06)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1899)
dedicated to:
Richard Penrose Arnold
part of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Edward Elgar1:54
14Variations on an Original Theme “Enigma”, op. 36: VI. Ysobel (Andantino)
producer:
Christopher Bishop (conductor/producer)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1970-08-04 until 1970-08-06)
conductor:
Sir Adrian Boult (conductor) (from 1970-08-04 until 1970-08-06)
balance engineer:
Michael Gray (UK classical recording engineer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1971) and Warner Classics (in 2002)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1970-08-04 until 1970-08-06)
recording of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: VI. Ysobel (Andantino) (from 1970-08-04 until 1970-08-06)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1899)
dedicated to:
Isabel Fitton
part of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Edward Elgar1:12
15Variations on an Original Theme “Enigma”, op. 36: VII. Troyte (Presto)
producer:
Christopher Bishop (conductor/producer)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1970-08-04 until 1970-08-06)
conductor:
Sir Adrian Boult (conductor) (from 1970-08-04 until 1970-08-06)
balance engineer:
Michael Gray (UK classical recording engineer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1971) and Warner Classics (in 2002)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1970-08-04 until 1970-08-06)
recording of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: VII. Troyte (Presto) (from 1970-08-04 until 1970-08-06)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1899)
dedicated to:
Arthur Troyte Griffith
part of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Edward Elgar0:55
16Variations on an Original Theme “Enigma”, op. 36: VIII. W.N. (Allegretto)
producer:
Christopher Bishop (conductor/producer)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1970-08-04 until 1970-08-06)
conductor:
Sir Adrian Boult (conductor) (from 1970-08-04 until 1970-08-06)
balance engineer:
Michael Gray (UK classical recording engineer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1971) and Warner Classics (in 2002)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1970-08-04 until 1970-08-06)
recording of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: VIII. W.N. (Allegretto) (from 1970-08-04 until 1970-08-06)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1899)
dedicated to:
Winifred Norbury
part of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Edward Elgar1:45
17Variations on an Original Theme “Enigma”, op. 36: IX. Nimrod (Adagio)
producer:
Christopher Bishop (conductor/producer)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1970-08-04 until 1970-08-06)
conductor:
Sir Adrian Boult (conductor) (from 1970-08-04 until 1970-08-06)
balance engineer:
Michael Gray (UK classical recording engineer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1971) and Warner Classics (in 2002)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1970-08-04 until 1970-08-06)
recording of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: IX. Nimrod (Adagio) (from 1970-08-04 until 1970-08-06)
publisher:
Sir Edward Elgar (dec’d) (Edward Elgar, composer)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1899)
dedicated to:
Augustus J. Jaeger
part of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Edward Elgar3:52
18Variations on an Original Theme “Enigma”, op. 36: X. Intermezzo: “Dorabella” (Allegretto)
producer:
Christopher Bishop (conductor/producer)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1970-08-04 until 1970-08-06)
conductor:
Sir Adrian Boult (conductor) (from 1970-08-04 until 1970-08-06)
balance engineer:
Michael Gray (UK classical recording engineer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1971) and Warner Classics (in 2002)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1970-08-04 until 1970-08-06)
recording of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: X. Intermezzo: Dorabella (Allegretto) (from 1970-08-04 until 1970-08-06)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1899)
dedicated to:
Dora Penny
part of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Edward Elgar2:52
19Variations on an Original Theme “Enigma”, op. 36: XI. G.R.S. (Allegro di molto)
producer:
Christopher Bishop (conductor/producer)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1970-08-04 until 1970-08-06)
conductor:
Sir Adrian Boult (conductor) (from 1970-08-04 until 1970-08-06)
balance engineer:
Michael Gray (UK classical recording engineer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1971) and Warner Classics (in 2002)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1970-08-04 until 1970-08-06)
recording of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: XI. G.R.S. (Allegro di molto) (from 1970-08-04 until 1970-08-06)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1899)
dedicated to:
George Robertson Sinclair
part of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Edward Elgar0:59
20Variations on an Original Theme “Enigma”, op. 36: XII. B.G.N. (Andante)
producer:
Christopher Bishop (conductor/producer)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1970-08-04 until 1970-08-06)
conductor:
Sir Adrian Boult (conductor) (from 1970-08-04 until 1970-08-06)
balance engineer:
Michael Gray (UK classical recording engineer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1971) and Warner Classics (in 2002)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1970-08-04 until 1970-08-06)
recording of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: XII. B.G.N. (Andante) (from 1970-08-04 until 1970-08-06)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1899)
dedicated to:
Basil George Nevinson
part of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Edward Elgar2:20
21Variations on an Original Theme “Enigma”, op. 36: XIII. Romanza: *** (Moderato)
producer:
Christopher Bishop (conductor/producer)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1970-08-04 until 1970-08-06)
conductor:
Sir Adrian Boult (conductor) (from 1970-08-04 until 1970-08-06)
balance engineer:
Michael Gray (UK classical recording engineer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1971) and Warner Classics (in 2002)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1970-08-04 until 1970-08-06)
recording of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: XIII. Romanza (Moderato) (from 1970-08-04 until 1970-08-06)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1899)
dedicated to:
Lady Mary Lygon
part of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Edward Elgar2:34
22Variations on an Original Theme “Enigma”, op. 36: XIV. Finale: E.D.U. (Allegro – Presto)
producer:
Christopher Bishop (conductor/producer)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1970-08-04 until 1970-08-06)
conductor:
Sir Adrian Boult (conductor) (from 1970-08-04 until 1970-08-06)
balance engineer:
Michael Gray (UK classical recording engineer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1971) and Warner Classics (in 2002)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1970-08-04 until 1970-08-06)
recording of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: XIV. Finale: E.D.U. (Allegro) (from 1970-08-04 until 1970-08-06)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1899)
part of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Edward Elgar5:43

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