Jupiter: The Bringer of Jollity | Behind the Score Ep. 51 (Patreon)
Published:
2024-02-16 04:02:59
Imported:
2024-06
Content
I think this is my personal favorite of all the movements from Holst's The Planets. It's buoyant and lively bits are derived from the noble folk hymn theme at the heart of the movement. The compositional construction (as well as the orchestration) are impeccable, and the result is one of the more cherished 8 minutes of orchestral music in the entire repertoire.
Come along for an hour of dissecting this famous movement's secrets!