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Gustav Holst and The Planets suite

Gustav Holst and The Planets suite. By Justin Castleton. The Life and Times…. Born September 21 st , 1874 Died May 25 th , 1934 Son of Adolf von Holst, a pianist, organist, and choirmaster, and Clara von Holst, a singer. Taught to play the piano and violin as a child.

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Gustav Holst and The Planets suite

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  1. Gustav HolstandThe Planets suite By Justin Castleton

  2. The Life and Times… • Born September 21st, 1874 • Died May 25th, 1934 • Son of Adolf von Holst, a pianist, organist, and choirmaster, and Clara von Holst, a singer. • Taught to play the piano and violin as a child. • Began composing at age 12.

  3. More about Holst • When Holst was a child he found things like Astrology and Theosophy intriguing. • As an adult this interest faded into a childhood dream but was rekindled in 1913 when he took a trip to Spain and met Clifford Bax. • I think it is very likely that Holst’s interest in astrology played a part in naming the “Planets” suite.

  4. Holst’s career • Holst found it very difficult to make a living as a composer. • When he didn’t make enough to support his family he decided to take up a career in teaching music. • He was appointed musical director at St. Paul’s girls’ school in 1904. • He kept this post until his death in 1934

  5. A little bit about the Planets • The Planets suite was written between 1914 and 1916. • It was first performed in 1918. • The first performance was a private concert for about 250 people. • Conducted by Adrian Boult • It’s first complete and public performance was in 1920. • Conducted by Albert Coates

  6. Mars • First movement in the Planets suite. • 5/4 meter is evident if you know what to listen for. • The majority of this song is quite dissonant and tense. • Low brass tend to dominate for most of the song.

  7. Jupiter • This movement is very flowing in contrast to Mars. • The melody bounces around between many different instruments throughout the whole song. • This is much quieter than Mars was but still has its moments especially around the Trumpet fanfares.

  8. Bibliography • Erb, Jane. "Gustavus Theodore Holst." Classical Net. N.p., n.d. Web. 19 Feb 2012. http://www.classical.net/music/comp.lst/holst.php • Taylor, Kenric. "The music of Gustav Holst.”. N.p., 2007. Web. 19 Feb 2012. http://www.gustavholst.info/compositions/listing.php?work=18

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