Composer: Gustav Holst
Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra, London Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Adrian Boult
Format: FLAC (tracks)
Label: Lyria
Release: 2006
Size: 1.08 GB
Recovery: +3%
Scan: yes
01. A Fugal Overture, Op. 40 No. 1, H. 151
02. A Somerset Rhapsody, Op. 21 No. 2, H. 87
Beni Mora, Op. 29 No. 1, H. 107
03. I. First Dance
04. II. Second Dance
05. III. Finale. In the Streets of the Ouled Nails
06. Hammersmith, Op. 52, H. 178 (Version for Orchestra)
07. Scherzo, H. 192
Japanese Suite, Op. 33, H. 126
08. I. Prelude. Song of the Fisherman
09. II. Ceremonial Dance
10. III. Dance of the Marionette
11. IV. Interlude. Song of the Fisherman
12. V. Dance Under the Cherry Tree
13. VI. Finale. Dance of the Wolves
This album very usefully contains all the Holst recordings made for Lyrita by Sir Adrian. Boult was a close friend of Holst, and his performances have unmistakable authority. Each item is brought to life in a clear-sighted, objective yet expressive fashion. There are no interpretative frills, but there is much insight and a quiet, confident mastery.” Gramophone “Boult’s knowledge of this repertoire – after all he directed the premiè of The Planets – allied to his technical mastery conspires to produce quite superb performances.