Gustav Holst

About Gustav Holst

Birth Day: September 21, 1874
Birth Place: England
Died On: May 25, 1934 (age 59)
Birth Sign: Virgo

Gustav Holst Net Worth

Gustav Holst was born on September 21, 1874 in England. English composer best known for "The Planets," his orchestral suite written between 1914 and 1916. His music fell into obscurity following his death, but was rediscovered in the 1980s.
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💰Gustav Holst Net worth: 25 Million

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About

English Composer best known for "The Planets," his orchestral suite written between 1914 and 1916. His music fell into obscurity following his death, but was rediscovered in the 1980s.

Before Fame

His father suggested that he learn to play the trombone at age 12 to help with his asthma. He was trained by Charles Villiers Stanford at the Royal College of Music.

Trivia

He was a lifelong friend of fellow English Composer Ralph Vaughan Williams.

Family Life

He was preceded by three generations of Musicians in his family. He married his wife Isobel in 1901.

Associated With

He set music to the poetry of Walt Whitman.