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Donald Macleod tells the story of one of our most celebrated composers; a man who was deeply suspicious of his own celebrity. His series features many of Holst's works for the stage, including his ballets and complete performances of several rarely heard operas.
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Gustav Holst
Scherzo
Performer: London Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Sir Adrian Boult
- Lyrita SRCD222.
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Gustav Holst
Sita (interlude from Act III)
Performer: London Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by David Atherton
- Lyrita SRCD209.
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Gustav Holst
Gustav Holst - Vedic Hymns Op.24 (First set)
Performer: Christopher Maltman (baritone), Steuart Bedford (piano)
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Gustav Holst
Hymn to Vena
Performer: Netherlands chamber choir, conducted by John Alldis
- Globe BLO5170.
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Gustav Holst
The Golden Goose
Performer: Joyful Company of Singers, BBC National Orchestra of Wales, conducted by Richard Hickox
- Chandos CHSA5069.
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- Mon 25 Apr 201112:00BBC Radio 3
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