Main content

Composer of the Week Gustav Holst (1874-1934) Episodes

  • All
  • Available now
  • Next on

Back up to: Composer of the Week

  1. Episode 5

    5/5 Gustav Holst died leaving tantalising hints of the composer he might have become.

  2. Episode 4

    4/5 On the verge of a breakdown, Holst withdrew to the quiet of village life and composing.

  3. Episode 3

    3/5 Donald Macleod focuses on Holst's discomfort at the fame he gained from his Planets suite.

  4. Episode 2

    2/5 Donald Macleod discusses the work that would make Holst world famous.

  5. Episode 1

    1/5 With Donald Macleod. Including Scherzo, Sita (excerpt), Vedic Hymns (first set).