HAVPCD274 – Supernova
October 1st, 2001
HAVPCD274 – Supernova Reubke, Holst & Duruflé: Joseph Nolan at the organ of Ripon Cathedral
As well as its orchestral form, Holst’s Suite The Planets exists in versions for keyboard: Holst’s original working version for piano duet, a version for two pianos arranged by the composer himself, and a transcription for organ by the distinguished organist Arthur Wills, of which three movements are recorded on this CD. The piano versions convey the power, energy, and delicacy of Holst’s writing but the added dimension of the organ’s tonal spectrum makes it an ideal instrument to approach the colours of the original orchestration with great effect.
