Gustav Holst (1874-1934) Episode 3 of 5: Growing Fame and Hymns to Man
Donald Macleod explores the life and career of the English composer Gustav Holst (1874-1912). Remembered by many as the man who wrote the Planets suite, Holst was in fact much more than that. He was an intriguing character and the composer of a number of individual, compelling works. In Wednesday's programme, Donald explores the music Holst wrote on his return from his war posting and his struggles with the pressures of fame.
00:01 Gustav Holst Suite de ballet in E flat major Op.10 - Carnival (Allegro moderato) Conductor: Richard Hickox. Performer: Northern Sinfonia.
00:08 Gustav Holst Ode to death Op.38 Conductor: Richard Hickox. Performer: City of London Sinfonia. Performer: London Symphony Chorus.
00:23 Gustav Holst The Hymn of Jesus Op.37 Conductor: Sir Mark Elder. Performer: Hallé Choir. Performer: Hallé Orchestra. Performer: Halle Youth Choir.
00:48 Gustav Holst A Fugal concerto Op.40`2 Conductor: Imogen Holst. Performer: English Chamber Orchestra.
00:53 Gustav Holst The Perfect fool - Dance of the spirits of fire (Allegro moderato) Conductor: Sir Adrian Boult. Performer: London Philharmonic Orchestra.
First broadcast: 25 Mar 2015 (b05mrlsl) http://vk.com/wall-71199334_56