About this episode
This episode discusses Gustav Holst's contributions to music education and his works composed for student orchestras.
St. Paul's Girls' School in London has a sign that says: "Gustav Holst wrote The Planets and taught here." Holst composed his St. Paul's Suite for the student orchestra at St. Paul's Girls' School. Many other composers wrote music for students to perform.
People in this episode
Host: Naomi Lewin
Topics covered
- Gustav Holst
- music education
- student orchestras
- composers
- The Planets
- St. Paul's Suite
Keywords
- Gustav Holst
- St. Paul's Girls' School
- The Planets
- St. Paul's Suite
- music for students
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: St. Paul's Girls' School
Books & works: The Planets, St. Paul's Suite
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