Gustav Holst

Gustav Holst...pianist and composer of the famed The Planets

A lover of the planets and fascinated with the mystical character of celestial bodies, Holst composed a series of orchestral suites that magnificently capture the feel and personality of each of the gods our planets are named after. This term long study looks at each individual movement and other seminal work by Holst, presenting his amazing talent in a meaningful way.

• Learn about the individual planets of our solar system and the Greek and Roman counterparts they are named for
• Enjoy Holst's amazing ability to imbue his pieces with personality

This guide is designed to be used over one term (12 weeks) with one lesson occurring every week for approximately 20 minutes. I do encourage you to informally listen to various pieces aside from formal lesson times.

Supplies needed:

• computer or listening device (all compositions are linked both in pdf hyperlink and in QR code format)
• NASA images of planets (found in the back of this guide)

Recommended contemporary and complimentary studies:

History – The Symphony of History Vol. 1 Overture (Ancient)

Geography – Ancient and Middle East

Composer – Joseph Haydn and Ottorino Respighi

Poetry – Rivers of Antiquity and William Wordsworth and Echoes of Antiquity

Picture – James Tissot and Lawrence Alma-Tadema and John James Audubon

*the guide includes QR Codes for easy links, if you choose to print the document.

For printing, we recommend our print partner Humble Heart Press.

** due to the nature of digital products, we are unable to accept returns.