Classical Music Connections

Episode 11

Holst’s The Planets for Four Pianos

Welcome to Classical Music Connections.

In this episode we present the iconic composition “The Planets” by Gustav Holst is presented in a ‘new’ and captivating arrangement by the New Zealander composer and former Morley tutor Paul Sarcich for 4 pianos and 8 pianists.

Conductor: Paul Sarcich

Pianists:

Michalis Angelakis
Maria Canyigueral
Giannis Giannopoulos
Dimitris Karydis
Lewis Kesterston
Petros Moschos
Kate Ryder
Andrew Zolinsky

This concert was broadcast live on 7th June 2024.

Programme:

Gustav Holst: The Planets

Mars: The bringer of war
Venus: The bringer of peace
Mercury: The winged messenger
Jupiter: The bringer of jollity
Saturn: The bringer of old age
Uranus: The magician
Nepture: The mystic

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