Name: The Planets Kirklees Orchestral Series
Start: 2023-11-30T00:00:00.000Z
End: 2023-11-30T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Huddersfield Town Hall

Organization

Admin

Opera North

Conductor

Andrew Grams

Orchestra

Orchestra of Opera North

Others

Chorus of Opera North

The Planets / Kirklees Orchestral Series

Huddersfield

United Kingdom

Huddersfield Town Hall

Public

*New Work

Chichester Psalms

The Planets

Rahul Solomon

Approved

The Planets / Kirklees Orchestral Series: *New Work Various (+2 More)

Bernstein was commissioned to compose the Chichester Psalms for a choral festival, with a specific request for a hint of West Side Story. They combine Biblical Hebrew verse with the Christian choral tradition, wrapping a plea for peace in the Holy Land in ‘the most accessible piece I’ve ever written’.

Ready for take-off? Holst’s celestial masterpiece The Planets inspired soundtracks from Star Wars to Shrek. Each movement is dedicated to the mythical character of its corresponding planet. Expect pulsing rhythms from Mars, the Bringer of War, and glorious melodies from Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity.

An evening of big ensembles, pounding rhythms and unforgettable tunes, this concert is perfect for first-timers!

English

Performance credits (Cast & Crew )

Ensemble