Gustav Holst's "Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity" is a movement from his orchestral suite "The Planets," composed between 1914 and 1916. Each movement of "The Planets" represents a different celestial body in the solar system, and "Jupiter" portrays the jovial and majestic aspects associated with the largest planet. The music of "Jupiter" is characterised by its uplifting melodies, lush harmonies, and triumphant brass fanfares.
The movement begins with a noble and expansive theme played by the strings, evoking a sense of grandeur and majesty. As the music progresses, Holst introduces various melodies and motifs that capture the jovial and celebratory spirit of Jupiter. Throughout the movement, Holst explores contrasting moods, from serene and introspective passages to powerful and exuberant climaxes. The music builds to a majestic and triumphant finale, with the full orchestra joining in a glorious affirmation of life and joy.
Letter notes
EG A A A B G C°
D° C° B A B A G E
E G A A C° B G C° D° E°
E° E° D° C° D°
G E D D C E D
G E D D E G A
A B C° B A G C°
E D C D E G
E G A A C° B G C° D° C° B
A B A G E
E G A A C° B G C° D° E° E° E°
D° C° D° C°
Number notation
35 6 6 6 7 5 1° 2° 1°
7 6 7 6 5 3
3 5 6 6 1° 7 5 1° 2° 3°
3° 3° 2° 1° 2°
5 3 2 2 1 3 2
5 3 2 2 3 5 6
6 7 1° 7 6 5 1°
3 2 1 2 3 5
3 5 6 6 1° 7 5 1° 2° 1° 7
6 7 6 5 3
3 5 6 6 1° 7 5 1° 2° 3° 3° 3°
2° 1° 2° 1°
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