Holst should be known very few classical lovers and even his suite "The Planets" has brought it to some name recognition. However, not necessarily only in the concert halls - John Williams himself has for his film scores have greatly inspired by Holst (mainly STAR WARS). Just the sounds that are used for the evil empire resemble striking the notes of "Mars - Bringer of War". A great disc for beginners and advanced classical music fans. In the version conducted by Karajan Berlin Philharmonic, the best version known to me (and I have 12 different shots of "planet).