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Imogen Holst (1907-1984), the only child of Gustav Holst, was a composer and arranger of folksongs, writer on music, conductor, and administrator. She also acted as music assistant to Benjamin Britten, of whom she became a friend and close associate. She subsequently continued as Artistic Director of the Aldeburgh Festival until 1977, when she retired to devote more time to preparing a thematic catalogue of her father's music.
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Welcome to the Gustav Holst Web Site.
This website was created to introduce you to the life and music of Gustav Holst, a British composer who was born in Cheltenham, England in 1874 and died in London in 1934. Holst was a composer of many choral part-songs, song cycles, operas and orchestral pieces. He is perhaps best known for his orchestral suite composed during the years 1914–1916, entitled The Planets.
I am striving to provide many different types of resources on this web site, whether it is sound clips of Holst's music for study purposes, out-of-print journal articles, cd reviews, other web links, or concert information. If you have any news that pertains to Gustav Holst, please feel free to email me.
Biography - A brief biography of Gustav Holst created from the lecture notes of British Music scholar, Ian lace.
Compositions - A catalog of music by Holst which contains notes about some of the pieces and publisher information.
The Gustav Holst Journal - An index of essays and other scholarly work written about Holst. Currently featuring the writings of Raymond Head.
Recordings - A small database of recordings of music by Holst which also includes production notes.
Bibliography - An index of book, journals and other writings used to create this website and other recommended reading.
Events - A calendar of concerts where Holst is being performed.
Frequently Asked Questions and a Web Forum - Maybe you can find an answer to a question...
Discuss : Neptune is my favorite ...Everyone has a favorite, but I've always felt that the ending of Neptune is one of the hallmarks of music. What do you think? ( more )
The English Music Festival is taking place this week!The English Music Festival is taking place in Dorchester-on-Thames the last two weeks of October 2006. Click here to go to the website. ( more )
New Publication of Holst's Wind QuintetSky Dance Press announces the publication of the Wind Quintet in A Flat, Op.14 for flute, oboe, clarinet, horn and bassoon ( more )
Events Calendar is LiveI've created an events calendar where you can find out where Holst is being performed. In the future, you'll be able to search by location and piece, but for now, you're able to see upcoming events. I'm adding them all of the time, so please come back often. ( more )
Discuss : Holst Estate Sues Hans ZimmerI've opened a discussion to find out your thoughts on the matter. ( more )
CD of Holst's Sanskrit Works is ReviewedRead a new review of a recording of neglected choral pieces by Holst. ( more )
