Saturday, August 3, 2024 Royal Albert Hall, London It’s worth exploring beyond The Planets and not just in ‘Holst 150’ year (the composer born on September 21, 1874). Inspired by a Sanskrit poem, translated by Holst, The Cloud Messenger (1913) anticipates patterns and colorations that would come to the fore in the planetary movements, also … Continue reading BBC Proms 2024 – Prom 19: BBC Symphony Orchestra. Sakari Oramo conducts Tranquil Abiding & The Cloud Messenger, with Senja Rummukainen playing Elgar’s Cello Concerto. Live on BBC Radio 3.