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Holst’s The Planets

Wed, Feb 26–Sat, Mar 1, 2025 Roy Thomson Hall

Holst’s famed The Planets is a powerful and sublime symphonic tour of the solar system; its iconic “Mars” the inspiration for Darth Vader’s theme, “The Imperial March”. Award-winning British conductor Thomas Adès also presents two of his own works: “Paradiso” from Dante, evoking transcendence into heaven, and his Piano Concerto, its unconventional rhythms and harmonies creating a unique and memorable musical journey for the listener.

Join us in the lobby pre-concert and at intermission for a stunning display of images captured by the Hubble and James Webb telescopes, along with descriptions of their connection to each movement of Holst’s The Planets.

Thomas Adès

“Paradiso” (Part III) from Dante

24'

Thomas Adès

Concerto for Piano and Orchestra

Canadian Première

22'

Intermission

Holst

The Planets, Op. 32

48'

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Performers

Thomas Adès

conductor

Kirill Gerstein

piano

Soundstreams Choir 21

David Fallis

Music Director and Conductor, Soundstreams Choir 21