“The Planets and The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra are probably two of the best known orchestral works to come out of England in the twentieth century,” said Mr. Järvi. “I have always been thrilled by the brilliant orchestra in both works and the powerful sound-images each uses to vividly bring to light the mysteries of outer space and the intricacies of the orchestra.”

CSO performances of The Planets in November led a reviewer from the Cincinnati Enquirer to write, “Drop everything and go... One can hardly describe the fierce power of the brass, two sets of timpani pounding relentlessly and bows cracking across their strings as Paavo Järvi and the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra reached heavenward... The floors of Music Hall vibrated in this high-voltage performance of The Planets....”

This release from Telarc also features the re-release of The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra by Britten. According to ClassicsToday.com, Mr. Järvi and the CSO present “the finest Young Person’s Guide since Britten’s own. It has similar energy and freshness, allied to similar continuity and flow.”