Holst taught at St Paul's Girls' School, James Allen's Girls' School, and Morley College, holding the post at St Paul's until his death.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Holst's works are described as mystical, sometimes austere, brilliantly orchestrated with exquisite economy, combining clarity of vision with hauntingly beautiful lyricism.
Compositional Technique
Holst was flexible with the scoring of his works, often providing practical alternatives in his scores and adding parts for wind instruments in red ink for the St Paul's Suite.
Recording & Production
The Vision of Dame Christian was recorded in St Paul's Girls' School with the girls themselves as performers, honoring Holst's wishes that it be performed only within the school.
Composer Biography
Gustav Holst, born into a musical family, began composing at school and initially worked as an organist and choral director in Cotswold villages.
Composition History
All the works on this album were composed by Gustav Holst specifically for the pupils of St Paul's Girls' School, where he was Musical Director.
Recording & Production
This album includes the world premiere recording of Holst's Seven Choruses from the Alcestis of Euripides and the first professional recording of The Vision of Dame Christian.
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