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Book ReviewsThe Planets in Full Score |
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Book: The Planets in Full Score
Written by: Gustav Holst |
Publisher: Dover Publications
Average Customer Rating: 5.0 / 5
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Amazing Work!
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5 / 5
The Planets has nowadays become a staple in the orchestral repertoire, played all over the world almost as much as pieces like Ravel's Bolero. This giant work uses the orchestra in a highly original way, everything from the harp tremolos to the opening col legno violins, harps, and percussion of the beginning. It paints differents moods and scenes with the rich textures, all the melodies are wonderful. I think that in this work, Holst has truly achieved some of the greatest slow movements ever composed. I could listen to Venus or Saturn for days on end. This works reaches orchestral mastery such as that of Ravel or Mahler, and melodies one will never forget. The Dover edition is very useful, easy to read, with a strong binding and durable cover.
Gustav Holst's Magnum Opus in Full Score
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5 / 5
The Planets is Holst's masterpiece. It was an epic undertaking, both in size and orchestration, and is hugely influencial on many classical pieces today. Perhaps it was his unique and detailed orchestration that made this work stand out the most. It only takes one look at Dover's wonderful release of the full score to fully realize how monumental it was and to better appreciate it. Holst used every instrument in the orchestra effectively and masterfully integrated them into the piece. Even Rimsky-Korsakov, the master of orchestration, lacks the ingenuity and creativity Holst used with the orchestra in this one. This piece was way beyond of its time and, therefore, I strongly recommend it as a staple to any classical music listener's collection. By looking at it, you'll appreciate the piece much more than you did before and for orchestration fanatics like myself, you won't find any better score in terms of orchestral complexity. It's fun just following along with the piece.
The heavens will open once you hear this piece!
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5 / 5
This work is incredible - a must-listen for ALL music lovers! If you enjoy score-study, this is a classic piece. I have used it in teaching my Drum Major (conducting) students about time-signature changes and in creating routines for both conducting and mace work. Exhilerating!!!!!!-Amanda H. Shelburne Drum Major Instructor, MS
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