1/5. To commemorate the centenary of Imogen Holst's birth, Donald Macleod introduces a celebration of the lives and music of Imogen and her father Gustav. Imogen was highly regarded as a choral conductor and made many recordings of her father's works. Included today are two works by Gustav Holst, which involved the challenging task of translating texts from Sanskrit and Greek. Gustav Holst Sorrow and Joy; Ave Maria Purcell Singers, conductor Imogen Holst
Third Group of Choral Hymns from The Rig Veda (3rd mvmt) Holst Singers, conductor Hilary Davan Wetton
St Paul 's Suite City of London Sinfonia, conductor Richard Hickox
Hymn of Jesus St Paul's Cathedral Choir, London Symphony Chorus, LPO/Charles Groves Producer Deborah PrestonÂ

(Repeated at 8.45pm)
RT Direct: Gustav Hoist British Music Collection (2 CDs) featuring Imogen Holst , with Janet Baker and Robert Tear, is available for £12.99 including p&p. To order please send a cheque, payable to Selections to: [address removed], or call the order line on [number removed] (national rate), or visit www.selections.com/rtdirect Quote ref [number removed]. UK delivery only