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Composer of the Week

Music: Classical

An informative guide to composers' lives and their music.

An informative and accessible guide to composers' lives and their music.

Composer of the Week: Gustav Holst (1874-1934)

Composer of the Week: Gustav Holst (1874-1934): Episode 2

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Gustav Holst (1874-1934)

Episode 2

BBC Radio 3 - Composer of the Week, Gustav Holst (1874-1934), Episode 2

Donald Macleod discusses the work that would make Holst world famous.

Donald Macleod discusses the work that would make Holst world famous - and haunt him for the rest of his life.

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.

Live music and the arts: broadcasts more live music than any other radio network. Classical music is its core. Genres include world and new music, jazz, speech and drama.

An exploration of the life and music of English composer Gustav Holst

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