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Holst's poor health kept him from active service during most of the Great War. At home, he composed the work that would make him world famous, and haunt him for the rest of his life. Presented by Donald Macleod.

1 hour

Last on

Tue 26 Apr 2011 22:00

Music Played

  • Gustav Holst

    Diverus and Lazarus

    Performer: The Holst Singers, conducted by Stephen Layton

    • Hyperion, CDA66705.
  • Gustav Holst

    Planets (two piano version): Venus & Jupiter

    Performer: David Nettle (piano), Richard Markham (piano)

    • Netmark NEMACD700.
  • Gustav Holst

    Gustav Holst - The Hymn of Jesus

    Performer: London Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, conducted by Richard Hickox

  • Gustav Holst

    Gustav Holst - The Lure

    Performer: London Symphony Orchestra, conducted by David Atherton

Broadcasts

  • Tue 26 Apr 2011 12:00
  • Tue 26 Apr 2011 22:00

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