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Gustav Holst

Gustav Holst (1874–1934) was a British composer, librettist and music teacher.

Also recorded as Gustav Theodore Holst; Gustavus Theodore von Holst.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Gustavus Theodore von Holst.

Born at Cheltenham in 1874, died at London in 1934.

In detail

Gustav Holst studied at University College London, Royal College of Music and Pate's Grammar School. training under Charles Villiers Stanford is recorded. Jane M. Joseph and Donald Pond are recorded as having studied under Gustav Holst. the recorded working language is English.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are classical music and opera.

Works named in the authority record are The Planets and In the Bleak Midwinter.

Distinctions recorded are Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Gustav Holst”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q200867: Gustav Holst

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