The Planets by Gustav Holst: music and film

Aziz Shokhakimov, Koor Opera Ballet Vlaanderen

Antwerp Symphony Orchestra

Thu 20.11.2025 and Fri 21.11.2025

Thu 20.11.25

and

Fri 21.11.25

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Thu 20.11.25

20:00

Queen Elisabeth Hall, Antwerpen

Past event
Fri 21.11.25

20:00

Centre for Fine Arts, Brussels

Past event

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.

With the support of the Belgian Tax Shelter and BNP Paribas Fortis Film Finance

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On Saturday 22 November, a concert with the same programme will take place in the Queen Elisabeth Hall, without film projection.

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