Gustav Holst
Composer of The Planets suite
An English composer and educator, contributions primarily included orchestral and choral works. Holst taught at various institutions, including the Royal College of Music. The Planets, composed between 1914 and 1917, remains the most celebrated work, characterized by its seven movements meant to evoke the qualities of each planet in the solar system. Other compositions included the orchestral suite Egdon Heath and the choral symphony Hymn of Jesus. Holst's style integrated English folk melodies and Indian music, particularly influenced by his study of Indian classical music during the early 20th century.
Composed The Planets suite
Taught at the Royal College of Music
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