Gustav Theodore Holst (born Gustavus Theodore von Holst, 21 September 1874 – 25 May 1934) was an English composer. He is most famous for his orchestral suite The Planets.
His early works show the influence of Grieg, Wagner, Richard Strauss and fellow student Ralph Vaughan Williams, and later, through Vaughan Williams, the music of Ravel. The combined influence of Ravel, Hindu spiritualism and English folk tunes enabled Holst to free himself of th...
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Date of birth:
- Sep 21, 1874
Date of death:
- May 25, 1934 (age 59 years)
Place of birth:
Also known as:
- Gustav Theodore Holst,
- Holst,
- G. Holst,
- Gustavus Theodore von Holst,
- Holst, Gustav
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