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Tagged with Gustav Holst

Holst the Planets: Mars the Bringer of Wars

Something for the weekend.  Mars, the Bringer of War, from Gustav Holst' s The Planets.  Throughout history Mars has been associated with the god of war, no doubt due to its frequent red coloration when viewed from Earth.   However, I have it on the highest authority that we have nothing … Continue reading →
Saturday, April 21, 2012 A.D.

Mercury the Winged Messenger

  Something for the weekend.  Gustav Holst's Mercury, the winged messenger, part of The Planets.  Some things become so popular that we tend to take them for granted.  I am afraid that is what has happened to some degree with The Planets.  It is a magnificent piece of music and … Continue reading →
Saturday, October 22, 2011 A.D.

Holst the Planets: Uranus

Something for a New Year's Day weekend.  Uranus, the Magician, from Gustav Holst's The … Continue reading →
Saturday, January 1, 2011 A.D.
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