ThePlanets-Saturn

**Saturn**

** V. Saturn, the Bringer of Old Age ** The great ringed planet which was named after the Roman god of agriculture and the harvest inspired Gustav Holst with imaged of time and change. Saturn, with his sickle, come in softly but surely bring with him life changing powers. Take a look at this statue of Saturn:

The music reflects this depiction as we hear Saturn coming from far off, slowly. The fear and sadness of old age and death are intense at the beginning of the work, though the listener eventually welcomes Saturn with quiet reservation. Take a listen to this beautiful movement from Holst's "The Planets."

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