Composer

Gustav Holst

British composer (1874–1934)

1874–1934

507 works in the index

Born: 1874
Died: 1934
Birthplace: Cheltenham
Citizenship / historical state: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Period (estimated from birth year): Modern

Biography

Gustav Holst — British composer (1874–1934). Gustav Holst was born in 1874 in Cheltenham. The recorded year of death is 1934. The biographical record lists citizenship or historical state as United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.

In this catalogue

Common listed instruments: Choir, Voice, Orchestra, Piano, percussion
Genres represented: Classical, Christmas, Pop, Film and TV, Jazz
Works with composition dates: 10 of 507

These details describe the indexed sheet music, including arrangements.

Catalogue

Works page 1 of 11

Years are composition dates where known. Instruments describe editions in our catalogue and may include arrangements. A dash means the detail is not recorded.

Works and available sheet music details
Work	Year composed	Catalogue / opus	Key in title	Listed instruments	Genre	Editions
In the bleak midwinter	—	—	—	Piano, Organ, Guitar, Flute, violin, Voice, bass, Vocal, Hands, Double Bass, Tenor, Choir, Alto, percussion, A Cap	Jazz, Classical, Pop, Religious, Christmas	117
The Planets Suite for Orchestra, op. 32: IV. Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity	—	op. 32	—	Piano, Harp, Organ, Flute, Oboe, violin, bass, Orchestra, Double Bass, Tenor, Choir, Horn, Clarinet, Trombone, Tim	Classical, Pop	127
The Planets Suite for Orchestra, op. 32: I. Mars, the Bringer of War	—	op. 32	—	Harp, Organ, Cello, Flute, Oboe, violin, Bassoon, bass, Orchestra, Tenor, Choir, Horn, Clarinet, Trombone, Timpani	Classical	103
The Planets	1914-16IMSLP	—	—	Piano, Organ, Flute, Orchestra, Piccolo	Classical	88
Second Suite in F for Military Band, op. 28 no. 2: I. March: March: Morris dance, Swansea Town, Claudy Banks	—	op. 28 no. 2	—	Orchestra, Trombone, Timpani, Tuba, percussion, Euphonium	Classical	32
The Planets Suite for Orchestra, op. 32: II. Venus, the Bringer of Peace	—	op. 32	—	Harp, Organ, Oboe, Orchestra, Choir, Timpani, percussion	Classical	11
I Vow To Thee My Country	—	—	—	Piano, Organ, violin, Vocal	Classical, Pop	12
World In Union	—	—	—	Piano, Flute, Clarinet, Keyboard	Classical, Film and TV	6
The Planets Suite for Orchestra, op. 32: III. Mercury, the Winged Messenger	—	op. 32	—	Harp, Organ, Oboe, Orchestra, Choir, Timpani, percussion	Classical	9
Second Suite in F for Military Band	1911IMSLP	—	—	—	Classical	15
O God, Beyond All Praising	—	—	—	Choir	—	7
1. To My Humble Supplication (Psalm 86)	—	—	—	Piano, Organ, Voice, Choir	Classical	4
4. Finale (The Dargason)	—	—	—	Horn, Trombone, Timpani, Tuba, percussion	Classical	6
5. Turkles	—	—	—	—	Classical	6
Song Of The Lumbermen Sa	—	—	—	Voice	Classical	5
The Planets Suite for Orchestra, op. 32: VII. Neptune, the Mystic	—	op. 32	—	Harp, Organ, Oboe, Orchestra, Choir, Timpani, percussion	Classical	6
The Planets Suite for Orchestra, op. 32: VI. Uranus, the Magician	—	op. 32	—	Harp, Organ, Oboe, Orchestra, Choir, Timpani, percussion	Classical	8
St. Paul's Suite	1912-13Wikidata	—	—	strings	Classical	4
Terzetto	1925IMSLP	—	—	Flute	Classical	4
A Fugal Concerto	—	—	—	Piano, Flute, Oboe	Classical	4
2. Lord, Who Hast Made Us for Thine Own (Psalm 148)	—	—	—	Piano, Organ, Voice, Choir	Classical	5
1. Battle Hymn	—	—	—	Piano, Voice, Choir	Classical	4
O Lady, Leave That Silken Thread (Ssatbb)	—	—	—	Tenor, Choir, Alto	Classical	5
Winter And The Birds (Satb)	—	—	—	Tenor, Choir, Alto	Classical	5
3. Country Gardens	—	—	—	—	Classical	4
4. Shepherds Hey	—	—	—	—	Classical	5
The Planets Suite for Orchestra, op. 32: V. Saturn, the Bringer of Old Age	—	op. 32	—	Harp, Organ, Oboe, Orchestra, Choir, Timpani, percussion	Classical	6
The Perfect Fool, op. 39: Ballet Music	—	op. 39	—	Voice	Classical	3
King Estmere, Op.17	1903IMSLP	Op.17	—	—	Classical	4
Short Festival Te Deum	1919IMSLP	—	—	—	Classical	4
Nunc Dimittis	—	—	—	Choir	Classical	4
2. Bluff King Hal	—	—	—	—	Classical	4
Prelude On Christmas Day	—	—	—	Piano, Organ	Classical	3
In the Bleak Midwinter	—	—	—	Flute, Oboe, violin, Bassoon, Horn, Tuba, Viola	Christmas	4
A Somerset Rhapsody, op. 21 no. 2	1906-07IMSLP	op. 21 no. 2	—	Orchestra	Classical	4
4 Songs for Voice & Violin, Op. 35	1916-17IMSLP	Op. 35	—	—	Classical	3
Ode To Death	—	—	—	bass, Tenor, Choir, Alto	Classical	3
Lullay My Liking	—	—	—	Voice, Choir	Classical	3
Christmas Day	—	—	—	Choir	Classical	3
3. Funeral Hymn	—	—	—	Piano, Voice, Choir	Classical	3
1. Scherzo	—	—	—	Oboe, violin, Timpani, percussion	Classical	3
2. Second Dance	—	—	—	Harp, Timpani, percussion	Classical	3
2. Intermezzo	—	—	—	Horn, Trombone, Timpani, Tuba, percussion	Classical	5
When First We Met	—	—	—	Voice, Choir	Classical	3
The Heart Worships	—	—	—	—	Classical	3
Two Songs Without Words: E	—	—	—	—	Classical	3
On This Day Earth Shall Ring (Holst Winter Suite, Mvt. I): E	—	—	—	—	Classical	3
Old Brenton Carol (from the Holst Winter Suite): E	—	—	—	—	Classical	3

Biographical record: Wikidata, matched on name and checked against dates held in the catalogue. The period label is an estimate from birth year. This short biography is assembled from the recorded facts. Authority record: VIAF 76500370. Portrait: Herbert Lambert, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.