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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. His distinctive compositional style was the product of many ...
Mar 13, 2024 · Gustav Holst (born September 21, 1874, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England—died May 25, 1934, London) 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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- A musical family. Born in Cheltenham in 1874, Gustav Holst had professional musicians stretching back three generations in his family. Gustav hoped to be a pianist but was prevented by neuritis.
- Early musical experience. At 12 years old, Gustav took up the trombone. Five years later, he was appointed organist at a Gloucestershire church. He also conducted a local church choir, providing him with invaluable experience.
- A fan of Gilbert and Sullivan. In 1892 Holst wrote the music for an operetta in the style of Gilbert and Sullivan. The piece was performed at Cheltenham’s Corn Exchange and was well received.
- A composer in training. Holst studied composition at the Royal College of Music under Sir Charles Villiers Stanford, pictured. He wrote piano and organ pieces, songs and a symphony.
Mar 29, 2024 · Gustav Holst composed “The Planets” with crucial help from others. Firsthand accounts and the score reflect how collaborative its creation was. The New York Philharmonic, conducted by Bramwell ...
The Planets Orchestral suite by Gustav Holst Holst's copy of the first edition Opus 32 Based on Astrology Composed 1914 (1914) –17 Movements Seven Scoring Orchestra and female chorus Premiere Date 29 September 1918 (1918-09-29) Location Queen's Hall, London Conductor Adrian Boult The Planets, Op. 32, is a seven- movement orchestral suite by the English composer Gustav Holst, written between ...
- 1914–17
- Orchestra and female chorus
- Seven
- Astrology
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Sep 21, 2023 · Discover the diverse and prolific output of Gustav Holst, one of the first English composers to embrace modernist techniques. Explore his masterpieces from The Planets to The Hymn of Jesus, with videos and playlists.
Sep 28, 2018 · Our solar system is the subject of composer Gustav Holst's The Planets, which premiered 100 years ago on Sept. 29, 1918. One hundred years ago, a symphonic blockbuster was born in London. The ...
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