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The Planets by Gustav Holst: music and film

Aziz Shokhakimov, Koor Opera Ballet Vlaanderen
Antwerp Symphony Orchestra
Thu 20.11.2025 – 20:00
Queen Elisabeth Hall, Antwerpen
From Thu 08.05.25 – 00:10
Thu 20.11.25
20:00
From Thu 08.05.25 – 00:10

Gustav Holst’s The Planets captures the essence of our solar system in a groundbreaking, cinematic style. The opening of Mars, the Bringer of War alone reveals his profound influence on generations of (film) composers. During this concert at The Planets, you will also enjoy a video projection with images from NASA.

Claude Debussy’s Nocturnes offers a contrasting journey, painting vivid atmospheric sketches of sunlight’s glow, clouded skies, and the sirens’ haunting song. Like Holst, Debussy masterfully integrates the choir in the final movement, creating an otherworldly allure that is both enchanting and irresistible.

Part of

Programme

Debussy Nocturnes

Holst The Planets, opus 32

Performers

Aziz Shokhakimov

conductor

Opera Ballet Vlaanderen Chorus

choir