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Composer of the Week

Gustav Holst (1874-1934)

Episode 2

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3

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. Show less

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