Holst - The Planets Suite (London Philharmonic Orchestra/Sir Adrian Boult)
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100 Classical Music Recordings You Must Own
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48. Holst - The Planets Suite (London Philharmonic Orchestra/Sir Adrian Boult)
Well, openings don't come much bigger than Mars, the opening movement from Holst's best-loved masterpiece. Sir Adrian Boult doesn't pull any punches, and makes sure the intensity is there from the very first note.