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Work: The Planets Op.32: no.1 "Mars"

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ComposerHolst, Gustav (1874-1934)
PeriodRomantic
Work typeOrchestral
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StockholmOrgan matinee with Joakim Andersson

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Holst, Wennerberg-Reuter, Karg-Elert, Andersson
Joakim Andersson, Organ

BirminghamClassic FM Hall of Fame

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Rachmaninov, Jenkins, Holst, Elgar, Beethoven, Wiseman, Morricone
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra; Michael Seal; John Suchet
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Proms 2 & 3: Ten Pieces a hit with young audience

The BBC's Ten Pieces project culminates in a spectacular Proms event, some of it confusing for adults, but all well-received by the children.
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From Mars to battlefields: War and Reflection

Leamington Sinfonia addresses various aspects of war and leave a lasting impression with Holst.
***11
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Cirque Musica with the San Francisco Symphony

With the official season at a close, the San Francisco Symphony’s “Summer and the Symphony” is well underway with a collection of concerts designed to attract and welcome all audiences. Friday night’s offering was a collaboration with circus troupe Cirque Musica, partnering classical and popular repertoire with a variety of dazzling cirque acts.
***11
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