LSO/Holst

AMercury
BMarching Song No 2

Label: Columbia
Catalogue number: L1543
Genre: Classical
Format: 78rpm shellac disc, 10 inch unless noted
Reference: #15192

The London Symphony Orchestra under Gustav Holst performing two movements from his *The Planets*: 'Mercury' and 'Marching Song No. 2', on Columbia L1543. This is an important recording by the composer himself conducting one of his most celebrated works.

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