Gustav Holst
1874 – 1934
Holst looked to the stars and created The Planets — a musical journey through the solar system. Each planet has its own character, from war to peace, magic to old age. Space before space exploration.
Essential Listening
The Planets - Jupiter
Jollity and joy in royal purple. The famous hymn tune in the middle has become a patriotic anthem in its own right.
The Planets - Mars
The Bringer of War. Written before WWI, this movement eerily predicted mechanized warfare — brutal and relentless.
The Planets - Venus
The Bringer of Peace. After Mars's violence, Venus offers serene beauty — luminous and floating.
Discover Holst in These Journeys
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