Holst The Planets


There’s a remarkable sounding 2015 180g DMM audiophile remastered recording that has seemingly flown under the radar is Karajan’s (I believe 1961) version of The Planets with the Vienna Philharmonic. It’s on a label called Vinyl Passion (with a green!! disc.)
von Karajan’s interpretation is certainly among the best and this record does it full justice. To me it compares favorably with the formidable Solti Original Masters recording, and Boult’s excellent EMI release. Highly recommended.

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I got a DSD download of the Karajan/VPO Planets from High Definition Tape Transfer.  I still prefer the Solti/LPO version 

I was at that CSO concert (Saturday night), Daniel Harding conducting (I think).  It was the first time in many years hearing it live.  Always a rejuvenating experience