The Planets, Op.32: Full Score

Work Title: The Planets Alternative Title: Suite for Large Orchestra Name Aliases: The Planets, Op. 32 Composer; Holst, Gustav Opus/Catalogue Number; Op.32 ; H.125 I-Catalogue Number: IGH 27 Movements/Sections: 7 movements: Mars, the Bringer of War. Allegro Venus, the Bringer of Peace. Adagio Mercury, the Winged Messenger. Vivace Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity. Allegro giocoso Saturn, the Bringer of Old Age. Adagio Uranus, the Magician. Allegro Neptune, the Mystic. Andante – Allegretto Year/Date of Composition: 1914-16 First Performance: 1918-09-29 in London, Queen’s Hall (Private audience) London Symphony Orchestra, Adrian Boult (conductor) First Publication: 1921 Dedication: Imogen Holst Composer Time Period: Early 20th century Piece Style: Early 20th century Instrumentation: female chorus, orchestra Related Works: I vow to thee, my country, H.148