Gustav Holst

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The Story About Gustav Holst's 'The Planets'

Kile Smith

One of the most beloved and exciting works in the orchestral repertoire is The Planets by Gustav Holst. But the way we hear it now is not the form in…

Our solar system is the subject of composer Gustav Holst's <em>The Planets</em>, which premiered 100 years ago on Sept. 29, 1918.

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'The Planets' At 100: A Listener's Guide To Holst's Solar System

Tom Huizenga

Take an interplanetary trek through the English composer's symphonic blockbuster with the help of a conductor and an astronomer.

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LIVE! The Philadelphia Orchestra on WRTI: Holst, Mendelssohn, Salerno-Sonnenberg, March 22, 2 PM

Gregg Whiteside

Join us for a very special treat on Sunday, March 22nd as our Philadelphia Orchestra broadcast comes to you LIVE from Verizon Hall at 2 pm - an hour later…