May 17, 2019

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This morning we communed with one of Gustav Holst’s “The Planets”, the British composer’s epic masterpiece for orchestra. Last year saw the 100th anniversary of the work’s premiere in 1918. Holst gave each of his planets nicknames. We heard the lively scherzo subtitled “The Winged Messenger”. Which planet is it?