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Holst and the orchestra

Stephen Johnson focuses on three of Holst's orchestral landscapes - the Fugal Overture, the Suite "Beni Mora" and his masterpiece "Egdon Heath". Vernon Handley conducts the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Symphony Orchestra.

Gustav Holst is thought of as a quintessentially English composer of the 20th Century. However his ancestry was German and he was as interested in ancient Hindu writings, astrology and mysticism as he was in English folk song and literature. Stephen Johnson focuses on three of Holst's orchestral landscapes - the Fugal Overture, the Suite "Beni Mora" and his masterpiece "Egdon Heath". The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Symphony Orchestra is conducted by Vernon Handley.

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Sat 4 Dec 2004 14:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Gustav Holst

    Fugal Overture H151, Op. 40/1

    Performers: Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Symphony Orchestra,Vernon Handley (conductor)

  • Gustav Holst

    Beni Mora (Oriental Suite) Op.29 No.1

    Performers: Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Symphony Orchestra,Vernon Handley (conductor)

  • Gustav Holst

    Egdon Heath, for orchestra (Homage to Thomas Hardy) H172, Op. 47

    Performers: Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Symphony Orchestra,Vernon Handley (conductor)

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  • Sat 4 Dec 2004 14:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 3