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Holst鈥檚 The Planets

Journey through the solar system with Holst鈥檚 imaginative musical depiction of the planets, past mighty Mars and glorious Jupiter. Clive Myrie is joined by Maggie Aderin-Pocock.

Journey through the solar system with Holst鈥檚 imaginative musical depiction of the planets, past mighty Mars and glorious Jupiter.

In the first half, we're down on earth. Finnish conductor Sakari Oramo transports us to the Nordics with Sibelius鈥檚 depiction of forest creature The Wood Nymph, and Lara Poe鈥檚 brand new work Songs from the Countryside, featuring soprano Anu Komsi.

Students from the Royal College of Music Chamber Choir, Royal College of Music Symphony Orchestra and the Sibelius Academy Symphony Orchestra come together for this powerful programme.

Presented by Clive Myrie with special guest, space scientist Maggie Aderin-Pocock.

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2 hours, 8 minutes

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Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Clive Myrie
Interviewed Guest Maggie Aderin-Pocock
Conductor Sakari Oramo
Singer Anu Komsi
Choir Royal College of Music Chamber Choir
Orchestra Royal College of Music Symphony Orchestra
Orchestra Sibelius Academy Symphony Orchestra
Producer Louise Bracken
Director Matthew Woodward

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