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Gustav Holst
Influence of a British Master
1874 - 1935
Son of musicians
Miserable upbringing
“It has done me good to be somewhat parched
by the heat and drenched by
the rain of life.”
-Longfellow
Revered Works
First Suite in Eb for Military BandSecond Suite in F for Military BandSt. Paul’s Suite
But perhaps most importantly…
THE PLANETS SUITE
An Epic PieceOf work
• Written 1914-1916• Originally scored for duet piano
• Each movement carries different
astrological (not astronomical)
aspects
7 Movements
A movement was made
for each planet (except Earth and Pluto), and the characteristics of
each are an odd mix of human emotions and
Roman religion.
MARSBringer of War
VenusBringer of Peace
MercuryWinged Messenger
JupiterBringer of Jollity
SaturnBringer of Old Age
UranusThe Magician
NeptuneThe Mystic
Influences are seen…
Danny Elfman
Bernard
Herrmann
John Williams
King Crimson
All in all…
Holst’s work = revolutionary
Captured pure human spirit in the form ofmusic
THE British Master