holst - the british master
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Gustav Holst and his incredible works of music.TRANSCRIPT
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Gustav Holst
Influence of a British Master
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1874 - 1935
Son of musicians
Miserable upbringing
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“It has done me good to be somewhat parched
by the heat and drenched by
the rain of life.”
-Longfellow
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Revered Works
First Suite in Eb for Military BandSecond Suite in F for Military BandSt. Paul’s Suite
But perhaps most importantly…
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THE PLANETS SUITE
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An Epic PieceOf work
• Written 1914-1916• Originally scored for duet piano
• Each movement carries different
astrological (not astronomical)
aspects
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7 Movements
A movement was made
for each planet (except Earth and Pluto), and the characteristics of
each are an odd mix of human emotions and
Roman religion.
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MARSBringer of War
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VenusBringer of Peace
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MercuryWinged Messenger
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JupiterBringer of Jollity
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SaturnBringer of Old Age
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UranusThe Magician
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NeptuneThe Mystic
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Influences are seen…
Danny Elfman
Bernard
Herrmann
John Williams
King Crimson
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All in all…
Holst’s work = revolutionary
Captured pure human spirit in the form ofmusic
THE British Master
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