Gustav Holst The Planets - Stokowski - Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra (Redux) - Pure DSD
Title: Gustav Holst The Planets
Artist(s): Leopold Stokowski - Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra
And Women's Voices Of The Roger Wagner Chorale
Recording Info:
Recorded by Capital Records 1958
1 Mars, The Bringer Of War 6:33
2 Venus, The Bringer Of Peace 8:01
3 Mercury, The Winged Messenger 4:00
4 Jupiter, The Bringer Of Jollity 7:35
5 Saturn, The Bringer Of Old Age 7:50
6 Uranus, The Magician 5:45
7 Neptune, The Mystic 6:30
Total Time: 46:14
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The Planets by Holst Conductor Stokowski
In reviewing recordings, I consider the actual performance, the technical recording and the production. This is a performance of historical importance given Stokowski died in 1977 at 95 years old and Holst was almost 60 when he died in 1934. Hence they were contemporaries. Stokowski likely heard Holst perform this work. The recording is somewhat of a lower quality than would be realized in the 1970s. And it was meant for vinyl album. This DSD production gives the listener a sense of the performance which is a valuable insight into the piece The Decca recording in the mid 70’s is also available on DSD. As technology advanced, the recording is excellent However for those who enjoy “The Planets” the Stokowski conducting version with the DSD production is a “must have.”
Great Historical Performance
The well known masterpiece Holst wrote is rendered with atmospheric and very well thought dynamism. Stokowski's choice of tempo and narration timing is in my opinion among the best available. Not always in the right "light" actually, but quite enjoyable is the sound, I would suggest to listen to through the most neutral and natural DAC one could afford.

Great Historical Performance
The well known masterpiece Holst wrote is rendered with atmospheric and very well thought dynamism. Stokowski's choice of tempo and narration timing is in my opinion among the best available. Not always in the right "light" actually, but quite enjoyable is the sound, I would suggest to listen to through the most neutral and natural DAC one could afford.

Phenomenal Sound
This is a great sounding album. I own another CD quality version and have listened to other high res versions but this one is the best sounding that I have listened to yet. Great purchase!
Phenomenal Sound
This is a great sounding album. I own another CD quality version and have listened to other high res versions but this one is the best sounding that I have listened to yet. Great purchase!
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