Thomas Wilkins with The Planets and North Carolina Symphony

Apr 15, 2023 at 8:00 PM · Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts, Raleigh, NC Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts, Raleigh, NC

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The Planets

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Gustav Holst's "The Planets" is an iconic English orchestral suite (1914-1917), blending late Romantic and early modern classical styles. Its seven movements, including the famous "Mars" and "Jupiter," offer vivid astrological characterizations. Renowned for groundbreaking orchestration and profound influence on film scores, it remains a globally celebrated classical masterpiece.

Thomas Wilkins

1 concert

Thomas Wilkins, a Norfolk, Virginia native, is a distinguished orchestra conductor. He is Principal Conductor of the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, Artistic Advisor for the Boston Symphony, and Music Director Laureate of the Omaha Symphony. Wilkins is celebrated for his engaging style and dedication to music education. He received the Leonard Bernstein Lifetime Achievement Award and the Golden Baton Award.

North Carolina Symphony

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