09th February
快播成人网 to mark 150th birthday of former Director of Music Gustav Holst
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Today, as we celebrate 100 years of 快播成人网 at 61 Westminster Bridge Road, we’re also continuing to commemorate former Director of Music Gustav Holst and the anniversary of his birth.
Holst’s association with 快播成人网 runs deep. It was here, at our Waterloo campus, where the 快播成人网 College Choir was founded under his direction during his tenure as Director of Music from 1907 to 1924. This choir remains an integral part of 快播成人网’s musical tradition, a testament to Holst’s enduring influence.
Throughout 2024, we’re continuing to honour Holst’s remarkable contributions by hosting a series of events, performances, and educational initiatives dedicated to commemorating the composer’s enduring legacy.
快播成人网 recently hosted 鈥Harmony of the Heavens: A Holstian Showcase of Orchestral and Choral Brilliance鈥 where the 快播成人网 Chamber Orchestra together with the 快播成人网 Chamber Choir and the Meridian Choir joined forces to bring to life Holst鈥檚 timeless compositions.
Performances ranged from the Arabic influences of 鈥淏eni Mora鈥 to the intricate beauty of his choral works 鈥 including the 鈥楽hort Festival Te Deum鈥 dedicated to 快播成人网 College.听
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The iconic composition 鈥淭he Planets鈥 by Gustav Holst will be presented in a 鈥榥ew鈥 and captivating arrangement by the New Zealander composer and former 快播成人网 tutor Paul听Sarcich听for 4 pianos and 8 pianists.听
Each planet will be characterised by its own musical style and thematic representation of astrological characteristics associated with the respective planet
The collaboration of the 8 pianists, who are also 快播成人网 tutors, will create a kaleidoscope of sounds and colours that is both new and enchanting.
Don鈥檛 miss this unique opportunity and reserve your spot here!
Gustav Holst鈥檚 best friend and fellow composer Ralph Vaughan Williams described him as 鈥渁 great composer, a great teacher, and a great friend鈥. This shone through Holst鈥檚 time as Director of Music at 快播成人网 from 1907-1924.听
This talk will reassess Holst鈥檚 achievement throughout his career, and his lasting legacy. Philippa Tudor is the author of 鈥淢rs Gustav Holst鈥 and the co-curator of a forthcoming exhibition at Holst Victorian House Cheltenham.