Gustav Holst's "Planets" suite has become established as one of the classics of twentieth-century orchestral music. Michael Short has prepared a detailed book on the life and work of Holst, having worked closely with Holst's daughter Imogen until her death in 1984. Short was allowed access to all Holst's documents including his letters and diaries. The resulting book contains much information which has come to light since the publication of Imogen Holst's biography of her father fifty years ago. The book includes a biography, an analysis of Holst's musical style and a substantial reference section. It will be of interest to music students, musicologists, musicians and the general musical reader.
- ISBN10 0728500000
- ISBN13 9780728500006
- Publish Date 26 August 1974
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 18 October 2003
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint TBS The Book Service Ltd
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 340
- Language English