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The Planets

Symphonic13 Dec '24 - 15 Dec '24

A powerful orchestral imagination of our solar system, conducted by our principal guest conductor Tarmo Peltokoski.

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2hours
100-105musicians
1break
1free drink

At a time when polar expeditions still required heroism and space travel existed only in the imagination, Vaughan Williams and Holst wrote their great musical vistas. Gustav Holst's The Planets had a significant influence on the iconic Star Wars soundtrack, composed by John Williams. Holst's suite, with its powerful themes and dramatic orchestrations, creates a cosmic atmosphere and takes us on a journey through the solar system; the Sinfonia Antarctica - almost never heard in the concert hall, but utterly brilliant, according to Tarmo Peltokoski - shows the unapproachable beauty of the South Pole. Dazzling.

Programme & performers

Holst The Planets
Vaughan Williams Seventh Symphony ‘Sinfonia Antarctica’

SopranoSuvi Väyrynen
Choir
Groot Omroep Vrouwenkoor
Dazzling music
They take you on a journey through the universe.
The Theaterkranton the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra

All play dates of The Planets

Friday 13 Dec 20248:15 PM
Rotterdamde Doelen (Grand Hall)
past
Sunday 15 Dec 20242:15 PM
Rotterdamde Doelen (Grand Hall)

Watch, listen and marvel:

Wagner concert met Tarmo Peltokoski
Kerst concert 2024 aankleding met een kerstboom met kerstballen
Kerst concert klassiek aankleding met kerstboom in een hal
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