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The Planets - Full Score
By Gustav Holst

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Orchestra full orchestra and double SSA chorus
Composed by Gustav Holst (1874-1934). Full Orchestra (Full Score); Larger Works; Masterworks; Performance Music Ensemble. Dover Edition. 20th Century. Full score. With full score notation. 192 pages. Dover Publications #06-292770. Published by Dover Publications (AP.6-292770).

Item Number: AP.6-292770

ISBN 9780486292779. 9 1/8x1214 inches. English.

Spectacular symphonic suite, scored for large orchestral forces and a wordless chorus, is divided into seven movements, the music of each embodying the astrological and mystical qualities of a different planet. Remarkable emotional sweep and innovative techniques have made the work a staple of the orchestral repertoire. Only full-size score available.

  • Mars, The Bringer Of War 
  • Venus, The Bringer Of Peace 
  • Mercury, The Winged Messenger 
  • Jupiter, The Bringer Of Jollity 
  • Saturn, The Bringer Of Old Age 
  • Uranus, The Magician 
  • Neptune, The Mystic 

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  • Ratings + Reviews

  • 5

    Anonymous
    Location:
    birmingham
    Difficulty Level:
    Advanced
  • August 03, 2019 planets

    excellent publication

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  • 5

    kristyse
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    Advanced
  • October 13, 2018 Very fine edition

    Very clear printing. Good quality of paper. Very fine rendering.

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  • 5

    dee c
    Location:
    Richmond, VA
    Difficulty Level:
    Advanced
  • December 02, 2017 looks good

    I'm not an expert or professional, just a music enthusiast. I got this work to study orchestration, BIG orchestration. ( I love big orchestral works from the late 1800s into the early 1900s. I ordered other titles too and will review those also.)This is a study score in paper...

    back. The print is small, but not too small, at a comfortable size for me. The binding is loose enough that you might be able to open it at the piano and play some parts, at least in the middle. I look forward to learning from it.

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  • 5

    jodobro
    Location:
    Virginia
    Difficulty Level:
    Advanced
  • March 21, 2017 The Planets Full Score

    Excellent layout. Print large enough to see, though a massive score: 34-staff opening page score supporting 41 individual parts, + the std 5-part string section, not to mention the eventual appearance of 4 staves to support a 6-7 part women's chorus! This is an unabridged republication of...

    the original publication, and there do appear small spots here and there where content fades for a tiny instant. I have not seen such an instance yet which seems to be significant enough to call into question what the content is. A score of this magnitude from an original publisher I believe would cost well over $100, so at $18.95 SMP has even offered a better price than Dover. Thank you SMP!

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  • 5

    Papa Smurf
    Location:
    Kenton, OH
    Difficulty Level:
    Intermediate
  • August 26, 2011 The Planets - Full Score

    This is a great tool for composers/teachers alike. As a composer in college I love using this score! Besides the great Orchestration and interesting and unusual instruments it has such memorable and great melodies! Everyone knows"Mars: the Bringer of War" after hearing the first few beats because of...

    how powerful it is. Personally I feel any music lover should have this score on their shelf. Holst is a great orchestrater and his music is great for bands and orchestras alike! Also the book and the print are big enough that it is comfortable to read and one doesn't need a magnifying glass to read it! Excellent score!

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