The Joy Of Holst

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.

The Splendour Falls and the other songs from The Princess were written for a performance of tableaux from The Princess by the girls of James Allen Girls’ School in London where Holst taught. The song is scored for Female Voices SA with a small echo choir unaccompanied and is full of recognizably Holstian shifting harmonies and Vocal effects. In 1847 Alfred Tennyson later Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom published a narrative poem The Princess that concerned the education of women. In The Princess set at a summer fete a new college for women is created by Princess Ida. A Prince and his friends infiltrate dressed as women. A love story ensues. ThePrincess was also the source material for Gilbert and Sullivan’s Princess Ida.

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.

From 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 ?uvres 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.

At The Boar's Head (Op. 42) is an opera by Gustav Holst described by the composer as 'A Musical Interlude In One Act'. The libretto also by Holst is taken from Shakespeare's plays Henry IV Part 1 and Henry IV Part 2. It was written in 1924 based on folk songs and traditional country dance tunes and first performed in 1925.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 hisPlanets suite.

Les planètes, à l'origine d'une suite pour orchestre, a été composée entre 1914 et 1916 par Gustav Holst. Holst s'est toujours intéressé à l'astrologie et par conséquent a été inspiré de prendre les sept planètes du système solaire pour créer une suite. Thèmes tels que ' Mars, le porteur de guerre ' et ' Vénus, le porteur de paix ' sont d'une part la preuve que Gustav Holst partiellement a également examiné les caractéristiques mythologiques des dieux et déesses. D'autre part, ces thèmes montrent que 'The Planets' a été créé en vertu de l'impression de la seconde guerre mondiale. Cette édition de ' The Planets ' est une édition pour Piano solo. L'éditeur Katsuma Nakajima définie une valeur élevée sur le sentiment de la puissance orchestrale dans l'édition pour Piano ainsi. La version piano est donc semblable à la version originale et contient ainsi tous les sept thèmes.Sept thèmes sont: ' Mars, le porteur de guerre ', ' Vénus, le porteur de paix ', 'Mercure, le messager ailé', 'Jupiter, le porteur de joie', ' Saturn, le porteur de vieillesse ', ' Uranus, la... / Piano

From 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 œuvres 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.

The Novello Book Of British Folksongs For Mixed-Voice Choirs is an enjoyable collection of diverse tunes that have descended from the folksongs across the British Isles. A variety of arrangements are included, both old and new, of well-loved tunes as well as some lesser-known pieces. All 34 tunes are arranged for SATB Chorus with Piano accompaniment, making this a brilliant way to enhance your choir's repertoire.This Book Of British Folksongs offers a grand selection of favourite folk tunes arranged by composers such as Ralph Vaughan Williams, Gustav Holst, Paul Mealor and George Dyson. Tunes like A-Hunting We Will Go, Auld Lang Syne, Bonny At Morn, Come Lasses And Lads and Scarborough Fair suggest the sheer diversity on offer here. From sad tunes to happy songs, the arrangements here are at once beautiful and touching, coming truly to life when sung by a Mixed-Voice Choir. These thirty four folk songs will enrich a performance programme, whether as one part or the entirety. Choirs of all types and abilities will be able to discover their favourite arrangements, either the most beautiful, the funniest, or the most enjoyable to sing. With the country experiencing a revival in singing traditional folksongs, this collection is a great way to experience the unabashed joy that performing these British tunes can bring. With a great number of favourite tunes as well as some lesser-known songs, this collection includes songs like There Were Three Ravens, Yarmouth Town, My Love Is Like A Red, Red Rose, Dance To Your Daddy and The Rio Grande, as well as an extensive and fascinating introduction by Jeremy Summerly.The wonderful thing about singing folksongs is they are like a window into our country's history. They are occasionally funny, often dramatic, but always enjoyable to sing, and their diversity reflects the different people, landscapes and cultural history of the British Isles. These folk tunes can be traced back through British history, evolving through the oral tradition, continually changing lyrics and melody, being amended and sculpted according to the people who sung them. These timeless tunes have been recorded in this innovative Novello Book Of British Folksongs For Mixed-Voice Choir, however, the joy of these songs is you can put your own spin on them, adapting them to how you want them sung and continuing their legacy. This wonderful collection is a fantastic addition to any choir's performance repertoire, and is sure to lead to success for the choir and audience for many years to come. / Choeur Mixte (SATB) Et Piano

The Joy Of Holst is a fantastic collection of 11 original and newly-arranged pieces by the great English composer Gustav Holst.This album for solo Piano includes Nocturne In The BleakMidwinter selections from his masterpiece The Planets and excerpts from The Perfect Fool and Somerset Rhapsody.'The Joy Of...' series is a constantly growing collection of musical editionsthat is now recognised and loved throughout the world.Originally defined by the editorial hand of renowned teacher arranger and musicologist Denes Agay the series continues to reflect his influence and covers a widevariety of musical genres including the classics folk jazz blues ragtime and children’s music.New titles are constantly being added to an already extensive range ensuring that 'The Joy Of...' series continues to be avital growing treasury of the world’s best music.Students and teachers all over the world have welcomed 'The Joy Of...' books for their imaginative choice of material consistent settings and accessible large-formatstyle.

Holst composed this one of his better-known chamber works on a visit to a festival in Ann Arbor Michigan in 1923. The first movement has been described as a dialogue between the two solo instruments while the second movement recalls Holst’s love of Bach. The seriousness of the final movement is undercut by the introduction of the old British dance tune ‘If all the world were paper”.

Holst's collection of Twelve Welsh Folk Songs was published in 1931 with the lyrics translated into English by Steuart Wilson. Two of these are presented here scored for SAB three-partchorus with a Piano reduction provided for rehearsal purposes. 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.

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.

Terzetto is a 1925 work for Flute Oboe and Viola by Gustav Holst. It is scored in two movements: Allegretto - Andante and Un Poco Vivace. Described by the composer's daughter andbiographer as his only 'successful' chamber work it is renowned for having all three instruments playing in different keys at the same time.Gustav Holst (1874-1934) was an English composer and teacher. Havingstudied 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 Planetssuite.

English composer Gustav Theodore Holst most famous for his orchestral suite The Planets had a style many of his contemporaries even admirers found austere and cerebral. Love Is Enough is a four-part song composed by Holst with words written by William Morris. The sheet music has been arranged for SATB choir with a piano reduction for rehearsal only.