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FULLY BOOKED FOR YMP - Holst’s The Planets

FULLY BOOKED FOR YMP - Holst’s The Planets

The London Philharmonic Orchestra takes you on the ultimate cosmic journey.
This event is available to Young Musician’s Pass members. Booking opens at 12noon on 19 May and closes 5pm on 30 June. Tickets are likely to sell fast so don't wait.  
YMP members are eligible for up to three pairs of free tickets. View the YMP Programme.

Under the baton of principal conductor Edward Gardner, the London Philharmonic Orchestra returns to the Festival for the first time in a decade with a stunning programme.

The concert commences with Judith Weir’s Forest, an enchanting work with a fairytale character. Then, the prodigiously gifted pianist Beatrice Rana performs Sergei Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, a dazzling reimagining of Niccolò Paganini’s Caprice No. 24 for piano and orchestra.

Ending with a big bang, Gustav Holst’s The Planets takes you on the ultimate cosmic journey to explore our place in the universe. Inspired by his love of astrology, Holst transformed each planet into a mythological character – from the fierce god of war, Mars, to the serene goddess of love, Venus.

What to expect at Usher Hall

Usher Hall is home to our series of world-class orchestras, soloists and operas in concert.

Sit back in the beautiful auditorium, turn off your phone and let the sounds of the symphony wash over you.

Supported by Dunard Fund and Edinburgh Napier University,
with additional support from the Consulate General of Italy and the Italian Institute of Culture in Edinburgh.

Programme

A keepsake freesheet is available at the venue for this performance.

Full programme

Judith Weir Forest

13mins

Rachmaninoff Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op.43

25mins

Introduction. Allegro vivace – Variation I (Precedente)
Theme. L'istesso tempo
Variation II. L'istesso tempo
Variation III. L'istesso tempo
Variation IV. Più vivo
Variation V. Tempo precedente
Variation VI. L'istesso tempo
Variation VII. Meno mosso, a tempo moderato
Variation VIII. Tempo I
Variation IX. L'istesso tempo
Variation X. L'istesso tempo
Variation XI. Moderato
Variation XII. Tempo di minuetto
Variation XIII. Allegro
Variation XIV. L'istesso tempo
Variation XV. Più vivo scherzando
Variation XVI. Allegretto
Variation XVII. Allegretto
Variation XVIII. Andante cantabile
Variation XIX. A tempo vivace
Variation XX. Un poco più vivo
Variation XXI. Un poco più vivo
Variation XXII. Un poco più vivo (Alla breve)
Variation XXIII. L'istesso tempo
Variation XXIV. A tempo un poco meno mosso

Holst The Planets, Op.32

54mins

I. Mars, the Bringer of War
II. Venus, the Bringer of Peace
III. Mercury, the Winged Messenger
IV. Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity
V. Saturn, the Bringer of Old Age
VI. Uranus, the Magician
VII. Neptune, the Mystic

Performers

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  • London Philharmonic Orchestra
  • Edward Gardner
    Conductor
  • Beatrice Rana
    Piano
  • National Youth Choir of Scotland
  • Christopher Bell
    Artistic Director
  • Mark Evans
    Associate Chorus Director
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