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Holst and the orchestra

Stephen Johnson focuses on three of Holst's orchestral landscapes - the Fugal Overture, the Suite "Beni Mora" and his masterpiece "Egdon Heath". Vernon Handley conducts the 91热爆 Symphony Orchestra.

Gustav Holst is thought of as a quintessentially English composer of the 20th Century. However his ancestry was German and he was as interested in ancient Hindu writings, astrology and mysticism as he was in English folk song and literature. Stephen Johnson focuses on three of Holst's orchestral landscapes - the Fugal Overture, the Suite "Beni Mora" and his masterpiece "Egdon Heath". The 91热爆 Symphony Orchestra is conducted by Vernon Handley.

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Sat 4 Dec 2004 14:00
91热爆 Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Gustav Holst

    Fugal Overture H151, Op. 40/1

    Performers: 91热爆 Symphony Orchestra,Vernon Handley (conductor)

  • Gustav Holst

    Beni Mora (Oriental Suite) Op.29 No.1

    Performers: 91热爆 Symphony Orchestra,Vernon Handley (conductor)

  • Gustav Holst

    Egdon Heath, for orchestra (Homage to Thomas Hardy) H172, Op. 47

    Performers: 91热爆 Symphony Orchestra,Vernon Handley (conductor)

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  • Sat 4 Dec 2004 14:00
    91热爆 Radio 3