It was later expanded into its present form through the development of melodic cells. The composition initially could be expanded or shortened depending on the length of the planetarium show and the cellular structure of the music was a practical consideration for its realization. The present concert version is more deeply composed and overall effect more satisfying. Download the parts. The style is appropriately spacey though its similarity of construction to Mussorgsky and Stravinsky lends it a sort of impressionistic Russian quality.
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