Gustav Holst: The Man and his Music

By Michael Short

Book Overview

Gustav Holst's "Planets" suite has become established as one of the classics of twentieth-century orchestral music. Short's access to Holst's letters and diaries, as well as his close work with Holst's daughter Imogen have resulted in the most detailed book on the composer's life and music yet to appear. Containing new information which has become available since Imogen Holst published a biography of her father fifty years ago, this book includes an analysis of Holst's musical style and a substantial reference section.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 019314154X
• ISBN13: 9780193141544
• Release Date: November 1990
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 560 Pages
• Weight: 1.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.8" x 1.5" x 5.8"