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The Planets Suite
Exciting journey through space in words, images and music
Add to my Calendar 17-11-2019 15:00 17-11-2019 17:00 36 The Planets Suite 2019 marks the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission to the moon, so what better way to mark the occasion than with a performance of Holst's ever-popular Planets Suite. It reflects the composer's interest in astrology, rather than in astronomy, so each movement depicts a different aspect of the human condition.We are grateful to the University of Nottingham School of Physics and Astronomy for their assistance with the visual presentation of this concert. Albert Hall, Nottingham DD/MM/YYYYDetails
Albert Hall
N Circus Street
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG1 5AA
England
Programme
Gustav Holst – The Planets, Op.32
Performers
Mark Heron – Conductor
Nottingham Philharmonic Orchestra
East of England Singers
Programme Note
2019 marks the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission to the moon, so what better way to mark the occasion than with a performance of Holst's ever-popular Planets Suite. It reflects the composer's interest in astrology, rather than in astronomy, so each movement depicts a different aspect of the human condition.
We are grateful to the University of Nottingham School of Physics and Astronomy for their assistance with the visual presentation of this concert.
