“Never compose anything unless the not composing of it becomes a positive nuisance to you.”
Quote by Gustav Holst
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Gustav Holst, letters to W. G. Whittaker
This book presents a selection of letters exchanged between the British composer Gustav Holst and his close friend W. G. Whittaker, offering insights into their personal and professional lives. more
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Gustav Holst
Gustav Holst was an influential British composer, best known for his famous orchestral suite The Planets. His music combined classical and modern elements, profoundly impacting 20th-century British music. more
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