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Saturn, the Bringer of Old Age (from the Suite "The Planets") - click for larger image
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Title Saturn, the Bringer of Old Age (from the Suite "The Planets")
Category Concert/wind/brass band
Subcategory Symphonic arrangements
Instrumentation Ha (concert/wind band)
Format PrtStm (full score and parts)
Publisher's article no. KL 1985
Year of publication 2008
Composer Holst, Gustav
Arranger Fürst, Leonhard
Opus no. op.32
Difficulty level 3+
Additional info/contents "Saturn, the Bringer of Old Age" is often regarded as one of the most powerful and emotionally resonant movements in "The Planets" suite. It serves as a reminder of the transient nature of existence and invites listeners to reflect on the complexities and bittersweet aspects of the human experience.
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Programme notes: additional text

"Saturn, the Bringer of Old Age" is the title of a movement from the orchestral suite "The Planets" composed by Gustav Holst. "The Planets" is a seven-movement orchestral suite, with each movement representing a different planet of the solar system as perceived astrologically, rather than astronomically.

In this particular movement, "Saturn, the Bringer of Old Age," Holst portrays the astrological character and attributes associated with the planet Saturn. The movement is characterized by a slow tempo, dark and somber melodies, and a sense of weight and gravity. It reflects the contemplative and introspective nature of old age, with its themes of wisdom, reflection, and the passing of time.

The music of "Saturn, the Bringer of Old Age" creates a sense of heaviness and inevitability, conveying a feeling of the weight of age and the passage of time. It explores the emotions and reflections that may arise as one contemplates the twilight years of life.

Holst's use of orchestration and musical techniques, such as rich harmonies and slower tempos, contribute to the contemplative and melancholic atmosphere of the movement. It is a poignant and introspective portrayal of old age, capturing both the wisdom and the inevitable frailty associated with this stage of life.

Quelle/Source: musicainfo.net (KI)

Information:
Wikipedia: Die Planeten

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