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A Comprehensive Biography of Composer Gustav Holst: With Correspondence and Diary Excerpts Including His American Years (Studies in the History and Interpretation of Music)
Jon Ceander Mitchell
Hardcover. Edwin Mellen Press 2001-08.
ISBN 9780773475229
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Based upon and containing many of Holst's own personal letters, diaries and
notebook entries, this study provides an intimate portrait of this
larger-than-life personality. Many of Holst's innermost thoughts regarding
musical composition, performance and music education are disclosed here. In
addition, there is a significant amount of information concerning Holst's work
ethics at all six of his places of employment. It also provides a view of the
composer from this side of the Atlantic, shedding considerable light on Holst's
plans and activities regarding his three American visits that is not found in
the other biographies. A significant numbr of chapters are devoted to Holst's
1932 semester-long lectureship at Harvard University. The appendices include
examples of Holst's manuscripts, thumbnail sketches of persons associated with
his career, and (unique to this text) a chronological listing of his
compositions. Based on many of his own personal letters, diaries, and notebook entries,
this study gives an intimate portrait of Holst. Many of his innermost thoughts
regarding musical composition, performance, and music education are disclosed
here as well as his plans and activities in America.
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