About this episode
This episode explores the life and career of composer Gustav Holst, highlighting his influences and achievements.
Born into a family of composers, Gustav Holst wanted to follow in their footsteps. His career included playing in orchestras and serving as head of music at St. Paul's Girls' School for almost thirty years while also composing. He liked music by earlier English composers, folk music and poetry, especially poetry from ancient India. The success of The Planets thrust him into the spotlight and enabled him to focus more of his time on what he loved, composing.
People in this episode
Host: Naomi Lewin
Topics covered
- Gustav Holst
- composers
- music history
- The Planets
- education
- folk music
- poetry
Keywords
- Gustav Holst
- The Planets
- composers
- St. Paul's Girls' School
- music history
- folk music
- poetry
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: St. Paul's Girls' School
Books & works: The Planets
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