A swirling, cloud-covered planet with "Holst: The Planets – Bax: Tintagel" overlays. Performed by the London Symphony Orchestra and Sir Antonio Pappano.

Holst: The Planets – Bax: Tintagel

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On this album, the London Symphony Orchestra and Chief Conductor Sir Antonio Pappano capture two British masterpieces that continue to astonish and inspire.

Journey through the cosmos with Gustav Holst's beloved Planets suite. From the relentless energy of Mars, the Bringer of War to the jubilant optimism of Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity, the work remains one of the most visionary creations of the 20th century. The voyage concludes in mystery with Neptune, the Mystic, featuring the voices of Tenebrae in a wordless, otherworldly chorus.

Arnold Bax's Tintagel closes the album with a sweeping portrait of Cornwall's rugged coastline. Inspired by a visit to the legendary castle in 1917, Bax's symphonic poem evokes windswept cliffs, ancient history and mythology in music that surges like the sea itself.

Composer Gustav Holst, Arnold Bax
Conductor Sir Antonio Pappano
Performers London Symphony Orchestra, Tenebrae (Holst)

Holst: The Planets, Op. 32
1. I. Mars, the Bringer of War
2. II. Venus, the Bringer of Peace
3. III. Mercury, the Winged Messenger
4. IV. Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity
5. V. Saturn, the Bringer of Old Age
6. VI. Uranus, the Magician
7. VII. Neptune, the Mystic

Bax: Tintagel
8. Tintagel

Release Date 20 March 2026
LSO0904 | 0822231190424
LSO0904-D | 0822231190462

Producer Stephen Johns (Holst), Andrew Cornall (Bax)
Engineers Jonathan Stokes for Classic Sound Ltd
Recorded 12 September 2024 (Holst) and 15 December 2024 (Bax) in the Barbican Hall, London

Digital booklet in English, French and German

ALAC - Stereo 24bit 96kHz - Compatible with Apple devices (MacOS and iOS)
FLAC - Stereo 24bit 96kHz - Compatible with Windows and Android devices
MP3 - Stereo 320kbps - Universal compatibility
SACD - Stereo & 5.1 multi-channel - Compatible with all CD players

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Reviews

“

Yet another tremendously impressive recording of The Planets to add to your solar (I mean sound) system!'

- Classical Music Sentinel
“

All of these different characters are captured most colourfully, with Pappano and the Orchestra switching effortlessly between the luscious radiance of 'Venus' and the playful impishness of 'Uranus'.'

- Presto Music, Recording of the Week
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Pappano induces a thrilling sound from his ardent, responsive ensemble, the brass especially exuberant.'
★★★★★

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