Classical Music Connections

Episode 11

Holst’s The Planets for Four Pianos

Welcome to Classical Music Connections.

In this episode 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.

Paul Sarcich joined us to discuss his arrangement in this previous episode of the podcast.

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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