Episode 2
Holst's poor health kept him from active service during most of the Great War. At home, he composed the work that would make him world famous, and haunt him for the rest of his life. Presented by Donald Macleod.
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Gustav Holst
Diverus and Lazarus
Performer: The Holst Singers, conducted by Stephen Layton
- Hyperion, CDA66705.
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Gustav Holst
Planets (two piano version): Venus & Jupiter
Performer: David Nettle (piano), Richard Markham (piano)
- Netmark NEMACD700.
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Gustav Holst
Gustav Holst - The Hymn of Jesus
Performer: London Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, conducted by Richard Hickox
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Gustav Holst
Gustav Holst - The Lure
Performer: London Symphony Orchestra, conducted by David Atherton
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- Tue 26 Apr 201112:00BBC Radio 3
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