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The Planets' success became Holst's curse – but he's so much more than a one-trick pony

This year is the 150th anniversary of the birth of Gustav Holst. “Ah, yes,” I can hear some of you say, “The Planets”. I have long regarded that work of genius as Holst’s misfortune. Some composers write one piece so amazing that they are known for nothing else: think of Mascagni’s Cavalleria rusticana, or Widor’s Toccata. One of the two sad aspects to Holst is that to aficionados The Planets is not necessarily his finest piece of music. He wrote many other works that reflect his genius, express ....

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Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra's season opener: Three musical delights

Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra's season opener: Three musical delights
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