Gustav Holst - 2. Choral Music, World War I and The Planets
Gustav Holst (1874-1934) Episode 2 of 5: Choral Music, World War I and The Planets
Donald Macleod explores the life and career of the English composer Gustav Holst (1874-1912). Remembered by many as the man who wrote one famous, astronomical work, Holst was in fact much more than that. He was an intriguing character and the composer of a number of individual, compelling pieces. Tuesday's programme focuses on Holst's early choral works and the lead into the First World War: Holst was passed unfit for military service and instead put his efforts into writing a suite for large orchestra: The Planets.
00:00 Gustav Holst In the bleak midwinter Conductor: Harry Christophers. Choir: Handel and Haydn Society Chorus. Orchestra: Handel and Haydn Society Orchestra.
00:07 Gustav Holst Choral hymns from the Rig Veda - group 3 Op.26`3 for female chorus and harp Performer: Osian Ellis. Choir: Purcell Singers. Conductor: Imogen Holst.
00:14 Gustav Holst The Cloud messenger Op.30 for alto solo, chorus and orchestra - Adagio - modera Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra.
00:30 Gustav Holst A Dirge for two veterans for male chorus, brass and percussion Choir: The Joyful Company of Singers. Orchestra: City of London Sinfonia. Conductor: Richard Hickox.
00:39 Gustav Holst The Planets - suite Op.32 extracts Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra. Choir: London Philharmonic Choir.
First broadcast: 24 Mar 2015 (b05mrlsj) http://vk.com/wall-71199334_56