Holst: The Planets, Op. 32

Watch out, this is a cult classic! This recording of The Planets is not just an established benchmark, striking the perfect balance between passion and orchestral hedonism under the baton of Adrian Boult at the height of his art, who had mastered every nuance of a score he himself had premiered and which he recorded five times. We are also in the presence of a masterpiece of sound engineering, to which Christopher Bishop’s team managed to lend incredible dynamism and transparency. Never before has the famous ‘fade-out’ of the women’s choir that brings the work to a close sounded so natural. Upon its release, this recording caused a real sensation, and remains to this day a benchmark in sound engineering. It is now re-released in a dazzling high-resolution remaster!