In Hoist's 'The Planets' suite, the movement 'Saturn' is also known by what subtitle, referring to the planet's astrological character?
The Planets The Planets The Planets, Op. 32, is a seven-movement orchestral suite by the English composer Gustav Holst, written between 1914 and 1916. Each movement of the suite is named after a planet of the Solar System and its corresponding astrological character as defined by Holst. From its premiere to the present day, the suite has been enduringly popular, influential, widely performed and frequently recorded. The work was not heard in a complete public performance, however, until some years after it was completed. Although there were four performances between September 1918 and October 1920, they were all either private (the first
The Planets outside the United States). Because of the time constraints of the 78rpm format, the tempo is often much faster than is usually the case today. The work is scored for a large orchestra consisting of the following instrumentation. Woodwinds Brass Percussion (4 players) Keyboards Strings In "Neptune", two three-part women's choruses (each comprising two soprano sections and one alto section) located in an adjoining room which is to be screened from the audience are added. The suite has seven movements, each named after a planet and its corresponding astrological character (see Planets in astrology): Holst's original title, as seen on