The Planets: An HD Odyssey
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This event took place on Sunday 30 June 2019.
- Sunday 30 June 2019
- Royal Albert Hall
The Planets: An HD Odyssey
Sun 30 Jun 2019
Need to know
Repertoire
- R. Strauss Also Sprach Zarathustra: Introduction
- J. Strauss Ii Blue Danube Waltz
- J.S. Bach Orch. Stokowski Toccata and Fugue in D Minor
- Beethoven Symphony No.7: Allegretto
- Williams Star Wars: Main Theme
- Holst The Planets
Features
- Nick Davies Conductor
- Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Location
Royal Albert Hall
Kensington Gore,
South Kensington,
London SW7 2AP
United Kingdom
Gaze in wonder as breathtaking NASA images and footage are projected onto a giant screen, complementing Holst’s awe-inspiring suite, The Planets – inspired by the contrasting astrological qualities of the Solar System, featuring the much-loved movements, Mars and Jupiter.
Hear other well-known themes, synonymous with outer space, including Star Wars®, Also Sprach Zarathustra (featured in 2001: A Space Odyssey) and Beethoven’s Symphony No.7, Allegretto (featured in Disney’s© Fantasia). A truly multi-sensory event!
