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Gustav Theodore Holst (born Gustavus Theodore von Holst; 21 September 1874 – 25 May 1934) was an English composer, arranger and teacher. Best known for his orchestral suite The Planets, he composed many other works across a range of genres, although none achieved comparable success.
May 21, 2024 · Gustav Holst was an English composer and music teacher noted for the excellence of his orchestration. His music combines an international flavour based on the styles of Maurice Ravel, Igor Stravinsky, and others with a continuation of English Romanticism.
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Jun 7, 2024 · Gustav Holst (1874-1934) was a British composer of Swedish origin most famous for his dramatic orchestral suite The Planets, first performed in public in 1919. Holst also composed several operas, wrote sacred choral works such as The Hymn of Jesus, and was a dedicated collector of folk songs.
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- The Planets, Op. 729 (1918) As impressive and extensive as Holst’s back catalogue is, we can’t ignore the goliath that is The Planet Suite. Music and astrology collide in this wonderfully characterful piece, with each movement dedicated to a planet.
- The Cloud Messenger, Op. 30 (1910) Holst drew artistic influence from many wonderful places and The Cloud Messenger, one of his best works, demonstrates this perfectly.
- The Wandering Scholar, Op. 50 (1930) The Wandering Scholar is a light-hearted, comedic chamber opera, based on the play of the same name by Helen Waddell and libretto by Clifford Bax (brother of the composer Arnold Bax).
- Egdon Heath, Op. 47 (1929) In the tone poem Egdon Heath, Holst explores the dark pastoral genre. In stark contrast to the joyful musical characterization of “The Cotswolds” Symphony, Egdon Heath, one of Holst’s best works, is a shadowy, austere piece of music.
The Planets, Op. 32, is a seven-movement orchestral suite by the English composer Gustav Holst, written between 1914 and 1917. In the last movement the orchestra is joined by a wordless female chorus. Each movement of the suite is named after a planet of the Solar System and its supposed astrological character.
Learn about the life and career of the English composer Gustav Holst, from his birth in 1874 to his studies at the Royal College of Music. Discover how he became a pianist, an organist, a trombonist, and a Wagner enthusiast.
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Learn about the life and works of one of Britain's most daringly inventive composers, Gustav Holst, who created The Planets and The Hymn of Jesus. Discover his musical influences, styles, and legacy in this comprehensive guide.
