Gustav Holst date of birth:
September 21, 1874
How old was Gustav Holst when died?
59
Where was Gustav Holst born?
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
When did Gustav Holst die?
May 25, 1934
What is Gustav Holst nationality?
Swedish
What is Gustav Holst's occupation?
Composer
Short Biography
Gustav Theodore Holst (born Gustavus Theodore von Holst; 21 September 1874 – 25 May 1934) was an English composer, arranger and teacher. Best known for his orchestral suite The Planets, he composed a large number of other works across a range of genres, although none achieved comparable success. His distinctive compositional style was the product of many influences, Richard Wagner and Richard Strauss being most crucial early in his development. The subsequent inspiration of the English folksong revival of the early 20th century, and the example of such rising modern composers as Maurice Ravel, led Holst to develop and refine an individual style.