Holst’s The Planets: Masterworks

  • Sat, Sept 30, 8 pm

    Mahaffey Theater

  • Sun, Oct 1, 7:30 pm

    Ruth Eckerd Hall

Holst’s The Planets: Masterworks

The Planets align with NASA images on the big screen for Holst’s supersonic trip through the galaxy. It’s been an inspiration since it premiered in 1918 – including to composer John Williams for the Imperial March for Star Wars. Also on the program is the Percussion Collective, a stunning collection of young artists who are reinventing the concert experience. They join forces with TFO for Christopher Theofanidis’ Drum Circles. Michael Francis conducts.

Bonus! For every Masterworks concert, Michael Francis has personally chosen a surprise “mystery piece” to enhance the live experience. What will it be this weekend?

The Percussion Collective appears by arrangement with Colbert Artists Management, Inc., 180 Elm Street, Ste I #221, Pittsfield, MA 01201-6552.
Visuals by Adrian Wyard.

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Los Planetas de Holst

Los planetas se alinean con las imágenes de la NASA en la pantalla grande del viaje supersónico de Holst a través de la galaxia. Ha sido una inspiración desde su estreno en 1918, incluso para el compositor John Williams para la Marcha Imperial de Star Wars. También en el programa está Percussion Collective, una impresionante colección de artistas jóvenes que están reinventando la experiencia del concierto. Unen fuerzas con TFO para los Drum Circles de Christopher Theofanidis. Dirige Michael Francis.

¡”Prima – Bonus”! Para cada concierto de Masterworks, Michael Francis ha elegido personalmente una “pieza misteriosa” sorpresa para mejorar la experiencia en vivo. ¿Qué será este fin de semana?

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Christopher Theofanidis
(b. 1967)
Drum Circles ♫
I. Rivers and Anthems
II. Sparks and Chants
III. How Can You Smile When You’re Deep in Thought?
IV. Spirits and Drums
V. Three Chords and the Truth (or, Learning to Breathe Again)

– Intermission –

Gustav Holst
(1874-1934)
The Planets, Op.32
1. Mars, the Bringer of War
2. Venus, the Bringer of Peace
3. Mercury, the Winged Messenger
4. Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity
5. Saturn, the Bringer of Old Age
6. Uranus, the Magician
7. Neptune, the Mystic

♫ Music represented by Bill Holab Music

Program Notes

Author Kurt Loft, freelance writer and former music critic for The Tampa Tribune, provides detailed and informative program notes about the pieces on this program. Click here to read online.

Printable Program

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Audio Program Notes

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Pre-Concert Conversations

Get the real story behind the composers and their music, straight from the conductor and guest soloists. Starts one hour before each Masterworks concert in the theater. Included free with each concert ticket. 

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  • Sat, Sept 30, 8 pm

    Mahaffey Theater

  • Sun, Oct 1, 7:30 pm

    Ruth Eckerd Hall

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