{"product_id":"4988031656921","title":"Various Artists - Best: Gustav Holst - Japan 2 SHM-CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eCredits:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGustav Theodore Holst\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDescription:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ultimate 2-CD best of Gustav Holst (1874-1934), who will celebrate the 150th anniversary of his birth and the 90th anniversary of his death in 2024! About Gustav Holst (1874-1934)-famed for his Suite \"The Planets\"-Holst, along with his lifelong friend Vaughan Williams (1872-1958), was one of the leading composers of the British music scene from the late 19th century through the 20th century. His legacy includes a wide range of works, including operas, orchestral works, choral works, and chamber music. He is also notable for his efforts to rediscover and preserve old culture by collecting English folk songs and carols and using them as material for his own compositions. A trombonist and voice teacher, Holst worked as a music teacher at the prestigious St. Paul's College for Girls in London from around the age of 30. Since he composed during school vacations, his works are few in number, but many of them continue to be performed to this day. The Suite \"Planets\" was the result of his interest in mysticism and astrology. It is interesting to note that space is not the theme. Other well-known works include the \"St. Paul Suite,\" a string ensemble piece composed for a girl's school orchestra, and Suites No. 1 and No. 2, which are popular on the brass band scene.Incidentally, the melody of \"Jupiter,\" the fourth song of \"The Planets,\" is very popular and widely known in Japan as \"Jupiter\" by Ayaka Hirahara, and is familiar in the UK as the chorus \"I swear, my country. (June 2024, Yasushi Tanaka) Universal Music\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Universal Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49878013772065,"sku":"4988031656921","price":14.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/8482\/2076\/files\/4988031656921.jpg?v=1720911027","url":"https:\/\/cdsvinyljapan.com\/de-de\/products\/4988031656921","provider":"CDs Vinyl Japan Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}