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  1. Gustav Holst - Wikipedia

    Gustav 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 …

  2. Gustav Holst | British Composer & Orchestral Conductor ...

    Nov 15, 2025 · Gustav Holst was an English composer and music teacher noted for the excellence of his orchestration. His music combines an international flavour based on the styles of Maurice Ravel, Igor …

  3. About Holst :: The Holst Society

    Born into a musical family in Cheltenham in 1874, Gustav Holst began composing whilst still at school, and his first essays into professional life were as the organist and choral director in local Cotswold …

  4. Gustav Holst - World History Encyclopedia

    Jun 7, 2024 · Gustav Holst (1874 to 1934) was a British composer of Swedish origin most famous for his dramatic orchestral suite The Planets, first performed in public in 1919. Holst also composed several …

  5. Best Holst Works: 10 Essential Pieces By The Great Composer

    Sep 21, 2025 · Discover our selection of the best Gustav Holst works, featuring 10 masterpieces by the great composer responsible for 'The Planets.'

  6. Gustav Holst: A Life - Classic FM

    Born Gustavus Theodore von Holst in Cheltenham in 1874, his grandfather was a harp teacher from Riga, Latvia, and his father, Adolph, an organist and choirmaster. Holst dropped the “von” from his …

  7. Gustav Holst Composer - British Heritage

    Gustav Holst, an English composer, arranger, and teacher, made a significant and enduring contribution to British Heritage through his pioneering work in the realm of classical music.