Melbourne Symphony Orchestra

1		The Planets, Op. 32: II. Venus, the Bringer of Peace
2		The Planets, Op. 32: I. Mars, the Bringer of War
3		The Planets, Op. 32: III. Mercury, the Winged Messenger
4		The Planets, Op. 32: V. Saturn, the Bringer of Old Age
5		The Planets, Op. 32: IV. Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity

Albums

Bartók: Four Orchestral Pieces & Music for Strings, Percussion & Celesta
Nov 2013 • 14 songs
Gustav Holst: The Planets
Mar 2011 • 8 songs
MSO - 100 Years Vol 4: Australian Composers
Jun 2007 • 12 songs

About

Biography

The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra is Australia's oldest professional symphonic ensemble, having been founded in 1906. It is also arguably the most versatile, with a performing repertory and recording catalog that includea everything from standard orchestral works to unusual Australian contemporary pieces to pop and cinematic music. After many recordings for Australia's ABC Classics and for Britain's Chandos label, the orchestra established its own Melbourne Symphony label in the 2020s. The album Gustav Holst: The Planets (and Earth) appeared on that label in 2025. Alberto Zelm...

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