Universe of Sound - Holst: The Planets [Blu-ray]

Esa-Pekka Salonen leads the Philharmonia Orchestra in a unique performance of Holst's 'The Planets Suite', captured in High Definition by 37 cameras. This immersive experience takes the viewer to the heart of the Philharmonia as they perform this well-loved piece, using cameras placed in a multitude of positions and angles to create an extraordinary glimpse of the orchestra at work from within. As well as 'The Planets', the filmed performances also includes a new commission by UK composer Joby Talbot, 'Worlds, Stars, Systems, Infinity'. Additional features include a 'Making of' documentary feature, listening guide films for each planet, audio commentaries from conductor Esa-Pekka Salonen and principal players of the Philharmonia and, for Blu-Ray only, a picture-in-picture option that allows a simultaneous view of the conductor and orchestra in action. The Philharmonia Orchestra is committed to bringing classical music to new audiences in creative and exciting ways, and to this end has become a technological trailblazer in its adoption and adaptation of new technology. In 2010 the Re-Rite project allowed members of the public to experience Stravinsky's 'Rite of Spring' for the first time from within the orchestra through audio/visual projections. Their 'Universe of Sound' project from which this release stems debuted at the Science Museum in London last year, and is set to tour the country in new installations during 2013.

«Планеты» (англ. The Planets) Op. 32 — симфоническая сюита Густава Холста, сочиненная в 1914-1916 годах.

Сюита состоит из 7 частей — по количеству планет Солнечной системы (за исключением Земли), известных на момент написания:
Mars, The Bringer Of War, «Марс, вестник войны»
Venus, The Bringer Of Peace, «Венера, вестник мира»
Mercury, The Winged Messenger, «Меркурий, крылатый посланник»
Jupiter, The Bringer of Jollity, «Юпитер, приносящий радость»
Saturn, The Bringer Of Old Age, «Сатурн, вестник старости»
Uranus, The Magician, «Уран, волшебник»
Neptune, The Mystic, «Нептун, мистик»