Gustav Holst
By Gustav Holst
Gustav Holst (1874–1934) of England was an imaginative schoolteacher and composer whose planetary suite and folk song suites combine ancient modes, brass fanfares, and cosmic wonder.
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The Planets: Mars, the Bringer of War
Op. 32, 1st Movement
An unrelenting march of thunder and brass.
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6 ChaptersEvery chapter below is pre-indexed for oral narration and easy 1-click scheduling into your weekly Charlotte Mason lesson plan.
The Planets: Mars, the Bringer of War
Op. 32, 1st Movement
The Planets: Venus, the Bringer of Peace
Op. 32, 2nd Movement
The Planets: Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity
Op. 32, 4th Movement
The Planets: Mercury, the Winged Messenger
Op. 32, 3rd Movement
The Planets: Saturn, the Bringer of Old Age
Op. 32, 5th Movement
St. Paul's Suite: The Dargason (Finale)
Op. 29 No. 2, 4th Movement
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