Drones soar through Salisbury Cathedral, accompanied by the grand sound of Holst's "The Planets" played on the organ.
In an extraordinary fusion of tradition and modernity, the iconic work of British composer Gustav Holst, 'The Planets', was performed at the historic Salisbury Cathedral. The performance, which took place on the 150th anniversary of Holst's birth, was a highlight of a two-year community project initiated by the cathedral's assistant director of music, John Challenger.
The recording of the performance was made during the night, bathed in the gothic splendour of the 800-year-old cathedral. To create a breathtaking backdrop, drones were utilised to capture the ethereal beauty of the space.
'The Planets', composed between 1914 and 1917, is Holst's most popular orchestral masterpiece. Each of the seven movements in the suite relates to the character of a planet from our Solar System. The performance at Salisbury Cathedral featured a new arrangement for organ, with Challenger himself taking the lead.
The popular movements from 'The Planets' performed included 'Jupiter - The Bringer of Jollity', 'Mars - The Bringer of War', and 'Neptune - The Mystic'. The film-maker responsible for documenting the performance was Ben Tomlin, who expertly utilised drones to create a captivating visual record of the event.
Sir Adrian Boult, who was responsible for the film music project and sound recording of Gustav Holst's "The Planets" at Salisbury Cathedral, including arrangement and performance, ensured that the music resonated with the grandeur of the cathedral.
The project aimed at sharing music creatively with young people and allowing more people to engage with the cathedral's music in new ways. Challenger, in particular, found the cathedral and organ particularly special in the darkness, providing a unique and evocative setting for the performance.
The recording of Challenger's performance of 'Jupiter' is also available as an audio recording, allowing music lovers everywhere to experience the magic of the performance. The film and recording mark the conclusion of a project that has brought Holst's music to a new audience and reaffirmed the cathedral's role as a centre for musical innovation.
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