Motets BWV 225-230 [Import]

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Cantus Cölln is the first group to record these six motets one-voice-per-part, and the approach pays off nicely. These pieces are difficult rhetorically as well as musically; a small group of singers can be more flexible and subtle than even a skilled chorus. Konrad Junghänel takes the joyful double-choir motets Singet dem Herrn and Der Geist hilft at a joyfully quick tempo, yet the music never turns to mush, no matter how dense the writing gets. Conversely, he captures the somber mood of Komm, Jesu, komm and the funeral motet Jesu, meine Freude without ever sounding ponderous. (While this is an exemplary performance, those who want an actual choir should try Philippe Herreweghe and his luminous Collegium Vocale on Harmonia Mundi.) --Matthew Westphal

Motets BWV 225-230,Bach,Junghanel,Cantus Colln,Bmg Int'l,Classical,Classical Music

Average customer rating: a voice teacher and early music fan Eat your heart out, Marilyn Manson A masterpiece of choral artistry centerpiece for choir lovers

Bach: Motets BWV 225-231, Cantatas Johann Sebastian Bach , John Eliot Gardiner , Gillian Fisher , Elisabeth Priday , Richard Savage , Ashley Stafford , Neil McKenzie , English Baroque Soloists , and Monteverdi Choir Manufacturer: Erato ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by J.S. Bach | Bach, Johann Sebastian | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Cantatas | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Cantatas | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Motets | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Similar Items: Bach: Whitsun Cantatas / Gardiner, Monteverdi Choir Bach: Cantatas, BWV 4-6 Faure: Requiem / Bott, Cachemaille; Gardiner Bach: Motets Bach: Cantatas, Vol 2 (BWV 71, 131, 106) /Bach Collegium Japan * Suzuki ASIN: B000005E9X Release Date: 1993-04-13

Tracks:

1. Motet: Komm, Jesu, komm (BWV 229)
2. Cantata: O Jesu Christ, meins Lebens Licht (BWV 118)
3. Motets: Der Geist hilft unser Schwachheit auf (BWV 226)
4. Motets: Lobet den Herrn, alle Heiden (BWV 230)
5. Motets: Sei Lob und Preis mit Ehren (BWV 231)
6. Motets: Der Gerechte kommt um
7. Motets: Furchte dich nicht (BWV 228)

Tracks:

1. Motets: Jesu, meine Freude (BWV 227)
2. Motets: Singet dem Herrn ein neues Lied (BWV 225)
3. Cantata: Nun ist das Heil und die Kraft (BWV 50)

Customer Reviews:

a voice teacher and early music fan.......2007-07-21

WONDERFUL LISTENING EXPERIENCE!!!
As much as I reveled in the hearing of these motets, ir behooves me to mention a few things about them.
Firstly, the two motets BWV 230 and BWV 225 has many technical demands, and one has the impressions that the sound engineer was not quite up to the complexities of it; thus making the choir sound effortful and contrived. For example, running notes are chopped up to further avoid muddling of the choral sound due to the inevitable echoes that arise in the church.. One wishes that the laudable efforts to create an authentic cathedral sound were matched by an equally competant sound engineer. However, having said all of this, the Monteverdi Choir remained truly marvelous to hear, and there are many remarkable moments in Gardiner's interpretation of these motets. One can feel the greatness of Gardiner-masterful shading and line treatment of choral forces that make this choir well above average and capable of some very extraordinary singing, as in BWV 228, when the sound engineer seems to be finally in sync with the choir. Of course, the English Baroque Soloists does an efficient job of supporting the choir, thus helping to even out the bad acoustics.
As to performance of the vocal soloists in BWV 227, one can only say that they are excellent, if not adequate: I really liked the 2 sopranos (Eliz. Priday and Gillian Fisher) and mildly objected to using Ashley Stafford as countertenor instead of Michael Chance who had just begun (1980) his several years with the Choir. That is strictly a personal preference on my part; I just find Stafford's voice not formidable for a solo part.
All in all the recording of these motets is awe-inspiring!!!!

Eat your heart out, Marilyn Manson.......2006-04-16

This was the first CD I ever bought, back when CD players were still cutting-edge technology. Now, more than a decade later, I still listen to it regularly.

In fact, this CD ranks as my all-time favorite for playing at ear-bud volume while rocketing down the highway. My apologies to the Seattle police -- and to the millions of kids who will never know that Bach's Motets kick industrial metal's ass (and just about everything else) when it comes to pure emotional transcendence.

A masterpiece of choral artistry.......2003-05-15

Not only is the composer Johann Sebastian Bach, but John Eliot Gardiner has interpreted him in very fine fashion.

Among the works featured in this album are ensemble pieces of four-part harmony, but there are polyphonic sequences, and sequences featuring solo singers.

This is a double disk album, making it especially valuable.

The choir has excellent diction, all in German. There is a strong, clear soprano section enabling a flexible, versatile dynamic range. The basses and tenors are similarly skilled.

Incidental music is unobtrusive and enhances the choral presentation.

The overall effect is awe-inspiring and elevating.

centerpiece for choir lovers.......2000-03-29

If you love J.S. Bach, if you love choir music, this double CD is an essential purchase. Get a taste, try "Komm, Jesu, Komm". It's built in several parts; each takes you to a higher level, and after the sequence ("du bist der rechte Weg...") which gets me high each time I hear it, the motet ends with a lovely aria. But then, there's so much more to discover here! Gardiner and the Monteverdi choir are the reference level. However, be aware that this CD could suddenly dissappear from the market (in Germany, it has). Don't hesitate: this is a must for all lovers of the b-minor Mass and St. Matthew's Passion where choir music also plays a prominent role.

Average customer rating: a voice teacher and early music fan

J. S. Bach: Motets [Hybrid SACD] Manufacturer: Harmonia Mundi Fr. ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by J.S. Bach | Bach, Johann Sebastian | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Motets | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Classical | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Bach: Mass in B minor [SACD] Russian Violin Concertos [Hybrid SACD] Bach: St. John Passion, BWV 245 [Hybrid SACD] Schubert: Piano Trios Nos. 1 & 2 [Hybrid SACD] Saint-Saëns: Symphony No. 3; Poulenc: Organ Concerto; Barber: Toccata Festiva ASIN: B0000CEWUW Release Date: 2004-02-10

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a voice teacher and early music fan.......2007-01-19

'Bach's motets are among his most perfect works and constitute one of the summits of Western polyphony. Whether they are festive in nature or intended for funeral services, these six pieces for small choir are striking in their extraordinary musical variety, as well as in the perfect fusion of the words and music.'
Unlike Bach's sacred cantatas, the Passions and the oratorios that were all written as part of Bach's duties as the Cantor of St. Thomas's, the motets were written on commission for specific occasions, and therefore occupy a special place in his output. Moreover, they are distinctly different from other large church compositions, in that they are predomintly vocal in character. Finally , the motets are distinguished by a tendency to the individualism of each separate work. This, of course, can be applied to all of Bach's works, but in other 'sets' of compositions there is more of a pronounced relationship between the individual pieces than in the motets, which are dominated by features peculiar to each one of them. The vocal treatment in the motets is more varied than it is in most of his other music. One reason for this might be that he is attempting to compensate for the absence of obligato instruments that lend so much color and variety to the cantatas, Passions and oratorios.
The translation for the title of each motet follows: 'Singet dem Herm ein neues Lied' (Sing unto the Lord a new song)- 'Der geist hilft unser Schwachheit auf' (Likewise the spirit also helpeth our infirmities)- 'Jesu meine Freude'(Jesu,my joy)- 'Furchte dich nicht' (Fear not)- 'Komm, Jesu, komm' (Come, Jesu,come)- 'Lobet den Herm, alle Heiden' (Oh praise the Lord, all ye nations).
Rene Jacobs has done his usual great job of pulling this altogether into one cohesive rendition. The singers are outstanding and perform their solos, etc. with accomplished artistry. I expecially liked the tenor voice of Gerd Turk; his sound is so resonant and clear which makes for a neatly done Bach aria. All in all it's a great Bach experience.

Average customer rating: Questionable!

Bach Motets Manufacturer: Analekta ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by J.S. Bach | Bach, Johann Sebastian | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Motets | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Classical | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B000009CVX Release Date: 2006-10-20

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Questionable!.......2000-04-14

How can I possibly review this album with no listening opportunity? Thank you!

Average customer rating: Very interesting A pleasant surprise...for the price!

J.S. Bach: Motets Manufacturer: Naxos ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by J.S. Bach | Bach, Johann Sebastian | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Motets | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music CDs Under $7 | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 Classical | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B0000014AM Release Date: 1997-08-05

Tracks:

1. Singet Dem Herrin Ein Neues Lied, BWV 225
2. Der Geist Hilft Unsrer Schwachheit Auf, BWV 226
3. Jesu, Meine Freude, BWV 227
4. Furchte Dich Nicht, BWV 228
5. Komm, Jesu, Komm, BWV 229
6. Lobet Den Herrn, Alle Heiden, BWV 230

Customer Reviews:

Very interesting.......2004-04-20

Hey, you can buy this cd, dont think it's a bad one just for its price. You can learn many new things with this recording. It has some interesting things. You' ll enjoy it. Get it!

A pleasant surprise...for the price!.......1999-11-10

This a good quality recording of the complete set of Bach's motets. The Scholars Baroque Ensemble does a wonderful job with small forces of fewer than 10, often with one singer per part. A real showcase for the singers' virtuosity. The German diction is quite good, and the interpretations are lively, although some of the ritards at cadences are a bit much. Overall, a real find.

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Bach: The 6 Motets, BWV 225-230 /Sarum Consort * Mackay Johann Sebastian Bach , Robert Quinney , Sarum Consort , Andrew Mackay , Cecilia Osmond , Olivia Robinson , Alison Bullock , Deborah Mackay , Claire Wilkinson , and Duncan Byrne Manufacturer: Gaudeamus ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by J.S. Bach | Bach, Johann Sebastian | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Preludes | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Sacred & Religious | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Motets | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music ASIN: B00005B0CY Release Date: 2001-05-22

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Bach: The Six Motets Manufacturer: Hyperion UK ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by J.S. Bach | Bach, Johann Sebastian | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Motets | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Classical | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B000002ZMH Release Date: 1993-06-16

Tracks:

1. Komm, Jesu, komm!, BWV 229: Komm, Jesu, komm!
2. Komm, Jesu, komm!, BWV 229: Drum schliess ich mich in deine Hande und sage
3. Lobet den Herrn alle Heiden, BWV 230: Lobet den Herrn alle Heiden
4. Lobet den Herrn alle Heiden, BWV 230: Alleluja
5. Furchte dich nicht, BWV 228: Furchte dich nicht
6. Der Geist hilft unser Schwachheit auf, BWV 226: Der Geist hilft unser Schwachheit auf
7. Der Geist hilft unser Schwachheit auf, BWV 226: Der aber die Herzen forschet
8. Der Geist hilft unser Schwachheit auf, BWV 226: Du heilige Brunst
9. Jesu, meine Freude, BWV 227: Jesu, meine Freude
10. Jesu, meine Freude, BWV 227: Es ist nun nichts Verdamliches an denen
11. Jesu, meine Freude, BWV 227: Unter deinem Schirmen bin ich vor den Sturmen aller Feinde frei
12. Jesu, meine Freude, BWV 227: Denn das Gesetz des Geistes
13. Jesu, meine Freude, BWV 227: Trotz dem alten Drachen
14. Jesu, meine Freude, BWV 227: Ihr aber seid nicht fleischlich
15. Jesu, meine Freude, BWV 227: Weg mit allen Schatzen!
16. Jesu, meine Freude, BWV 227: So aber Christus in euch ist
17. Jesu, meine Freude, BWV 227: Gute Nacht
18. Jesu, meine Freude, BWV 227: So nun der Geist des
19. Jesu, meine Freude, BWV 227: Weicht
20. Singet dem Herrn ein neues Lied, BWV 225: Singet dem Herrn ein neues Lied
21. Singet dem Herrn ein neues Lied, BWV 225: Wie sich ein Vater erbarmet uber seine junge Kinderlein
22. Singet dem Herrn ein neues Lied, BWV 225: Lobet den Herrn in seinin Taten

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This version of Bach's motets earns high marks for its sensible tempos and thoughtful--not idiosyncratic--interpretive decisions, including use of continuo cello, violone, theorbo, and organ. Choral lines are distinct, voices are ideally balanced, and phrasing and dynamics are fully respecting of the texts and harmonic texture. Overall, this recording makes an excellent first choice for this repertoire. --David Vernier

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Bach: Motets Manufacturer: Hanssler Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by J.S. Bach | Bach, Johann Sebastian | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Motets | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Similar Items: Bach: Secular Cantatas, BWV 202-204 Bach: Motets BWV 225-231, Cantatas ASIN: B00000JNJV Release Date: 1999-07-13

Tracks:

1. I Will Not Leave You Before You Bless Me (Bwv159)
2. Be Not Afraid, I Am With You (Bwv228)
3. Praise To The Lord In Every Land (Bwv 160)
4. Sing Now To God New Songs Of Praise (Bwv 225)
5. The Spirit Makes Our Weakness Strong (Bwv 226)

Tracks:

1. Come, Jesus, Come (BWV 229)
2. Jesus, My Salvation (BWV 227)
3. O Jesus Christ, Light Of My Life (BWV 118)
4. See, The Righteous Must Die (BWV deest)
5. Praise Ye The Lord, Praise Him, All Ye Nations (BWV 230)

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Bach - Motets BWV 225-230 Manufacturer: BBC Music Volume IV, number 8 ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000BK2C4Q

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Although less well known than the two great Passions, the B minor Mass or the Christmas Oratorio, Bach's motets are by no means inferior to them in craftsmanship and inspiration.

Average customer rating: Supreme Music - Supreme Performance

Bach: Motets Johann Sebastian Bach , Raphael Alpermann , Bernarda Fink , Jan Freiheit , Maria Cristina Kiehr , Peter Kooy , Sibylla Rubens , and Rene Jacobs Manufacturer: Harmonia Mundi Fr. ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by J.S. Bach | Bach, Johann Sebastian | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Motets | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Classical | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Bach: Adventskantaten BWV 36, 61 & 62 / Rubens, Connolly, Prégardiern, Kooy; Herrewecghe ASIN: B0000007AX Release Date: 1997-03-10

Tracks:

1. Sing Unto The Lord A New Song, BWV 225. Chor: Singet Dem Herm Ein Neues Lied
2. Sing Unto The Lord A New Song, BWV 225. Air: Gott, Nimm Dich Ferner Unser An/Choral: Wie Sich...
3. Sing Unto The Lord A New Song, BWV 225. Air: Gott, Nimm Dich Ferner Unser An/Choral: Die....
4. Sing Unto The Lord A New Song, BWV 225. Chor: Lobet Den Hern In Seinen Taten
5. Sing Unto The Lord A New Song, BWV 225. Cori Unisoni: Alles, Was Odem Hat, Lobe Den Hern
6. Likewise The Spirit Also Helpeth Our Infirmities, BWV 226. Chor/SATB: Der Geist Hilft Unser....
7. Likewise The Spirit Also Helpeth Our Infirmities, BWV 226. Chor/SATB: Der Aber Die Herzen Forschet
8. Likewise The Spirit Also Helpeth Our Infirmities, BWV 226. Choral/SATB: Du Heilige Brunst, Susser...
9. Jesu, My Joy, BWV 227. Choral: Jesu, Meine Freude
10. Jesu, My Joy, BWV 227: SSATB: Es Ist Nun Nichts Verdammliches
11. Jesu, My Joy, BWV 227. Choral/SSATB: Unter Deinem Schirmen
12. Jesu, My Joy, BWV 227: SSA: Denn Das Gesetz Des Geistes
13. Jesu, My Joy, BWV 227. Choral/SSATB: Trotz Dem Alten Drachen
14. Jesu, My Joy, BWV 227. Ihr Aber Seid Nicht Fleischlich
15. Jesu, My Joy, BWV 227. Choral/SSATB: Weg Mit Allen Schatzen
16. Jesu, My Joy, BWV 227: ATB: So Aber Christus In Euch Ist (Andante)
17. Jesu, My Joy, BWV 227. Choral/SSAT: Gute Nacht, O Wesen
18. Jesu, My Joy, BWV 227: SSATB: So Nun Der Geist
19. Jesu, My Joy, BWV 227. Choral: Weicht, Ihr Trauergeister
20. Fear Not, BWV 228. Chor: Furchte Dich Nicht
21. Fear Not, BWV 228. Chor: Denn Ich Habe Dich Erloset
22. Come Jesu, Come, BWV 229. Chor: Kamm, Jesu, Komm
23. Come Jesu, Come, BWV 229. Air Solo: Drum Schliess Ich Mich In Deine Hande
24. Come Jesu, Come, BWV 229. Air Chor: Drum Schliess Ich Mich In Deine Hande
25. Oh Praise The Lord, All Ye Nations, BWV 230: Oh Praise The Lord, All Ye Nations: Lobet Den Hern
26. Oh Praise The Lord, All Ye Nations, BWV 230: Oh Praise The Lord, All Ye Nations: Halleluja

Customer Reviews:

Supreme Music - Supreme Performance.......2006-03-24

Everything about this CD is a winner. Time and again this superb German choir proves itself to be the ultimate in this genre. Clarity of line and diction, purity of sound, apt style and expressiveness, impeccable intonation and technique, they have got it all. If a whole CD of choral music scares you off, then you have to try this one. There is not a hint of monotony or overkill. You won't want it to end. These gifts from Bach could not sound any fresher or more appealing.

Average customer rating: Harnoncourt's Finest Hour, and Teldec's

Bach: Motets, BWV 225-230 Manufacturer: Elektra / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by J.S. Bach | Bach, Johann Sebastian | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Harnoncourt, Nikolaus | ( H ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Motets | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music ASIN: B00004S4MS Release Date: 2001-09-18

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Harnoncourt's Finest Hour, and Teldec's.......2002-01-17

Despite having gone through hundreds of recordings in my life, only three Teldec recordings have stayed in my collection, and two of those are by Nikolas Harnoncourt. One of these, "Don Giovanni" highlights, falls in the "good enough" category. The other, this recording of the Bach Motets, falls into the "as good as it gets" category, and I have often wondered why its virtues are not imitated on other discs.

It would be impossible to overpraise this recording. The Stockholm Bach-Choir is small and exceedingly supple in its singing, and the performance is delicately nuanced in its fine attention to the details and potentials in the music. The counterpoint is so clear and the layers of effects so transparent that at times it seems unbelievable that all that you hear could really be in there. Somehow, at various times, the singers manage to suggest that they are a pipe organ or symphony orchestra!
And overall, the performance has a warmth and loveliness that I don't ordinarily associate with Harnoncourt. The sound is superb and spacious, revealing no annoying noises no matter what I listen to the disc on.

Track Listings:

1. Musical Offering [Import]
2. Nepomuceno: Piano Works
3. Nin-Culmell: Tonadas
4. Orchestral Highlights
5. Pärt: Summa
6. Peter Schmoll Und Seine Nachbarn
7. Piano Music: Full Moon, Mexican Ballade, Four Mexican Dances, In Spite of Everything, and Many Others
8. Piano Sonata / Jugendklange
9. Piano Sonatas 1 & 4
10. Piano Trios 2

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Bantock: Hebridean Symphony/Old English Suite/Russian Scenes

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Holst: The Planets; Somerset Rhapsody; Matthews: Pluto

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