A leading figure of English music in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, Gustav Holst is best known for his orchestral tour de force, The Planets

The first comprehensive guide to Holst's orchestral suite considers the music in detail and places the work in its historical context.

First published in 2011. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

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