Charles Mackerras: Gustav Holst The Planets, BBC Proms

Sir Charles Mackerras conducts the BBC Philharmonic orchestra

Sir Charles Mackerras

Gustav Holst - The Planets

Playlist:
1. Mars, the Bringer of War
2. Venus, the Bringer of Peace
3. Mercury, the Winged Messenger
4. Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity
5. Saturn, the Bringer of Old Age
6. Uranus, the Magician
7. Neptune, the Mystic

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English: Gustav Holst (1874–1934) (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

English: Gustav Holst, Imperial Gardens, Cheltenham Gustav Holst (1874-1934) probably best known for his "Planets Suite" was born in Cheltenham. This statue has only been erected recently. There is a Holst museum in Clarence Road on the north side of the town. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)