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Offline Charnel

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Need recommendation on Holst "The Planets"
« on: July 13, 2012, 10:56 »
Hi,
It is a jungle out there on this piece of music. Any recommendation? CD or SACD is fine with me.
Thanks.
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Offline kuryakin

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Re: Need recommendation on Holst "The Planets"
« Reply #1 on: July 13, 2012, 11:23 »
I have this one by LSO.
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Re: Need recommendation on Holst "The Planets"
« Reply #2 on: July 13, 2012, 12:24 »
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Offline raindog

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Re: Need recommendation on Holst "The Planets"
« Reply #3 on: July 13, 2012, 12:47 »
Second the Montreal/Dutoit performance. Good sound and atmospheric.
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Offline jerome_the_lang

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Re: Need recommendation on Holst "The Planets"
« Reply #4 on: July 13, 2012, 15:57 »
I have the Chando and Hyperion SACDs.
In terms of performance, this Charles Dutoit RBCD beat both of these SACDs.

I have 2 copies of this Dutoit RBCD. Both were made in west Germany.
But there is very audible difference in sonics.
The first pressing sounds better, of course.
below is picture of the first pressing RBCD


On the later pressing, it looks identical to the first pressing, but it has the words "Made in W. Germany by PDO" print on the silver ring spindle hole area.

try to find the first pressing, without the words "Made in W. Germany by PDO", if you can.

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Re: Need recommendation on Holst "The Planets"
« Reply #5 on: July 13, 2012, 16:38 »
Just to share another option for you.  :)
But.. I am not sure now this will sound comparing to other record.

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Offline naimster

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Re: Need recommendation on Holst "The Planets"
« Reply #6 on: July 13, 2012, 19:20 »


I like this version... Excellent performance and recording.
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Offline Charnel

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Re: Need recommendation on Holst "The Planets"
« Reply #7 on: July 13, 2012, 19:47 »
Thanks for all the recommendations. I went to HMV at somerset this afternoon but could not find any of the CDs that was being mentioned in the forum...siaz...😢
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Re: Need recommendation on Holst "The Planets"
« Reply #8 on: July 13, 2012, 20:26 »
Quote from: Charnel on July 13, 2012, 19:47
Thanks for all the recommendations. I went to HMV at somerset this afternoon but could not find any of the CDs that was being mentioned in the forum...siaz...😢

Sorry to hear that. You can try " That CD" shop. Give them a call to confirm stock.  :)
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Offline Charnel

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Re: Need recommendation on Holst "The Planets"
« Reply #9 on: July 14, 2012, 10:01 »
Quote from: netbaby on July 13, 2012, 20:26
Sorry to hear that. You can try " That CD" shop. Give them a call to confirm stock.  :)

I went to That CD store for a quick browse before heading to hmv as I suspect hmv might have a wider selection. The classical selection at That CD store seems limited.
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Offline naimster

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Re: Need recommendation on Holst "The Planets"
« Reply #10 on: July 14, 2012, 10:03 »
Order online. Classical stuff in local cd shops are pretty miserable.
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Offline Charnel

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Re: Need recommendation on Holst "The Planets"
« Reply #11 on: July 14, 2012, 10:05 »
Quote from: jerome_the_lang on July 13, 2012, 15:57
I have the Chando and Hyperion SACDs.
In terms of performance, this Charles Dutoit RBCD beat both of these SACDs.

I have 2 copies of this Dutoit RBCD. Both were made in west Germany.
But there is very audible difference in sonics.
The first pressing sounds better, of course.
below is picture of the first pressing RBCD


On the later pressing, it looks identical to the first pressing, but it has the words "Made in W. Germany by PDO" print on the silver ring spindle hole area.

try to find the first pressing, without the words "Made in W. Germany by PDO", if you can.



That's quite a discovery and seems interesting...I'll check it out. Thanks
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Offline Charnel

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Re: Need recommendation on Holst "The Planets"
« Reply #12 on: July 14, 2012, 10:15 »
Quote from: naimster on July 14, 2012, 10:03
Order online. Classical stuff in local cd shops are pretty miserable.

Guess I'll have to do that. I tot can get from shops so don't have to wait to enjoy the music mah. There are other planet albums in hmv but I prefer to stick to the recommendations made by the bros here hehe
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Offline jerome_the_lang

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Re: Need recommendation on Holst "The Planets"
« Reply #13 on: July 14, 2012, 14:49 »
The Hyperion SACD not bad actually. It is a pure dsd recording.
It has an "alternative" ending, in addition to the original.
So you getting 2 full length orchestration in one disc.
Ernest in ndv should still have a copy.
The Charles dutoit RBCD original pressing only available on eBay.
You may wait weeks or months before some seller diligently post photo of the disc inside.
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Re: Need recommendation on Holst "The Planets"
« Reply #14 on: July 14, 2012, 15:11 »
Go to HMV at 313 and ask for Ng or Siew in the classical section and he can give good advice and order for you also. Very friendly also. I am a long time customer there.

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I went to That CD store for a quick browse before heading to hmv as I suspect hmv might have a wider selection. The classical selection at That CD store seems limited.
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Re: Need recommendation on Holst "The Planets"
« Reply #15 on: July 15, 2012, 02:13 »


This, in my opinion, is one of the best recording I had heard for this piece of music, and it is conducted by one of the top (and my favourite) conductor. Worth paying the extra for a XRCD.
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Offline kuryakin

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Re: Need recommendation on Holst "The Planets"
« Reply #16 on: July 16, 2012, 15:39 »
A lot of choose from - just go with your favourite orchestra / conductor then? :)
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