The collection of nine Vedic Hymns (Op. 24) for solo Voice with Piano accompaniment marked a turning point in Holst's compositions. They were inspired by Hindu scripture and Indian raga, and first published in 1908. Vac (Speech) is the seventh movement, and is the first of the third group of hymns, where the theme shifts into the human sphere. Gustav Holst (1874-1934) was an English composer and teacher. Having studied under Stanford and Parry, he became a close friend of Vaughan Williams - they would often critique each other's work - and influenced composers such as Tippet and Britten. He is best remembered for his Planets suite. / Voix Et Piano

In his use of authentic Englsh folksongs Gnostic texts and Vedic hymns one can discern Holst’s search for a compositional Voice beyond the constraints of the European canon in the early 1900’s. In A Dream of Christmas Holstset a medieval carol in Dorian mode modulating to D for the words of Christ manifesting his fascination medieval English music. Harmonies in the refrain are all in thirds and the piece is well within the abilities of amateursingers or Choruses.Gustav Holst has earned a place among the most revered of late 19th and early 20th century composers and is best known for his enduring Orchestral suite The Planets.

Arr. Robert Van Beringen. Par HOLST GUSTAV. La suite orchestrale Les Planètes de Gustav Holst est considérée comme l’une des oeuvres classiques du XXe siècle dont la palette sonore est la plus complète. Jupiter Hymn de Robert van Beringen est basé sur le quatrième mouvement de la suite, consacré à Jupiter, celui qui apporte la Gaîté. / Niveau : 1.5 / Classique / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie ou Fanfare

Arr. Philip Sparke. Par HOLST GUSTAV. Christina Rossetti wrote the words to this famous Christmas carol in 1872 in response to a request from the magazine Scribner's Monthly for a Christmas poem. They were set to music by Gustav Holst (1874-1934) for inclusion in the first edition (1906) of The English Hymnal, edited by his life-long friend, Ralph Vaughan Williams. Philip Sparke has carefully arranged the beautiful melody into this delightful version for fanfare band. A must for any Christmas concert. / Niveau : 2 / Pièce de concert / Répertoire / Fanfare

Arr. Philip Sparke. Par HOLST GUSTAV. Christina Rossetti wrote the words to this famous Christmas carol in 1872 in response to a request from the magazine Scribner's Monthly for a Christmas poem. They were set to music by Gustav Holst (1874-1934) for inclusion in the first edition (1906) of The English Hymnal, edited by his life-long friend, Ralph Vaughan Williams. Philip Sparke has carefully arranged the beautiful melody into this delightful version for brass band. A must for any Christmas concert. / Niveau : 2 / Pièce de concert / Répertoire / Brass Band

Arr. Philip Sparke. Par HOLST GUSTAV. Christina Rossetti wrote the words to this famous Christmas carol in 1872 in response to a request from the magazine Scribner's Monthly for a Christmas poem. They were set to music by Gustav Holst (1874-1934) for inclusion in the first edition (1906) of The English Hymnal, edited by his life-long friend, Ralph Vaughan Williams. Philip Sparke has carefully arranged the beautiful melody into this delightful version for concert band. A must for any Christmas concert. / Niveau : 2 / Pièce de concert / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

from the Planets. Par HOLST GUSTAV. Jupiter, celui qui apporte la gaieté / Entre 1914 et 1916, Gustav Holst (1874-1934), compositeur anglais, écrit une suite pour orchestre en sept mouvements dont chacun a une connotation astrologique. Il choisit de mettre en scène les planètes Mars, Vénus, Mercure, Jupiter, Saturne, Uranus et Neptune. La suite Les Planètes est considérée comme l’une des oeuvres classiques du XXe siècle dont la palette sonore est la plus complète. / Niveau : Facile / Répertoire / Quintette de Cuivres

In his use of authentic Englsh folksongs Gnostic texts and Vedic hymns one can discern Holst’s search for a compositional Voice beyond the constraints of the European canon in the early 1900’s. In 1916 hepublished Six Choral Folk Songs of which Hampshire folk tune The Song of the Blacksmith is the fourth.Holst uses the power of his mixed Voice Chorale to set the song among onomatopaeic syllables to evoke the smithy. The song isone verse long which Holst repeats not quite completely three times like the endlessly spinning thoughts of a rejected lover. There are many time signature changes between 4/4 and ¾.Gustav Holst has earned a place amongthe most revered of late 19th and early 20th century composers and is best known for his enduring Orchestral suite The Planets.

Jupiter Hymn est un arrangement délicieusement accessible du quatrième mouvement extrait du poème symphonique en sept mouvements The Planets (Les Planètes) de Gustave Holst : Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity (Jupiter, celui qui apporte la gaieté). Holst s'inspira de notre système solaire lorsqu'il composa cette suite, l'une de ses oeuvres les plus connues, donnant à chacun des mouvements sa propre couleur. Holst écrivit Les Planètes au début du XXe siècle, employant une certaine signature alors inhabituelle (mesures à 5/4), faisant appel à de nombreuses dissonances et une instrumentation atypique. / Ensemble De Trombones

Gustav Holst has earned a place among the most revered of late 19th and early 20th century composers and is best known for his enduring Orchestral suite The Planets.But before that great work in his use of Englsh folksongs Gnostic texts and these Vedic hymns one can discern Holst’s search for a compositional Voice beyond the constraints of the European canon in the early 1900’s. In Savitri he makes use of modal styles bitonality austerity ofOrchestration in some places richness of texture in others and an ability to suggest Indian exoticism. The piece has a performance time of thirty minutes and has minimal staging requirements.

So clever and satisfying to bring in Parry's “Jerusalem” hymntune along with Holst's “Thaxted” from “The Planets” to carry the majestic text “I Lift Up Mine Eyes” from the Psalms.There is a regal excellence from start to finish. A superb traditional church choir anthem.