Gustav Holst - V. Saturn (1915) from The Planets, Op. 32

Gustav Theodore Holst (born Gustavus Theodore von Holst; 21 September 1874 – 25 May 1934) was an English composer, arranger and teacher. Best known for his orchestral suite The Planets, he composed a large number of other works across a range of genres, although none achieved comparable success. His distinctive compositional style was the product of many influences, Richard Wagner and Richard Strauss being most crucial early in his development. The subsequent inspiration of the English folksong revival of the early 20th century, and the example of such rising modern composers as Maurice Ravel, led Holst to develop and refine an individual style. Please support my channel: The Planets, Op. 32 (1914-1916) V. Saturn, the Bringer of Old Age (1915) Boston Symphony Orchestra conducted by William Steinberg DGG rec. 1971 The suite has seven movements, each named after a planet and its corresponding astrological character. Holst’s origina
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