This recording features a selection of the 72 solo songs that Gustav Holst, the composer, wrote throughout his entire compositional career.
The recording sessions for this album took place from May 5th to 7th, 1998, at St Silas Church in Chalk Farm, London.
A Steinway Concert Grand piano was provided and maintained by Steinway & Sons, London, for this recording.
This album was originally released by Collins Classics as part of its English Songs Series.
The Twelve Humbert Wolfe settings by Holst are described as songs of 'love, reflection and fantasy'.
Holst's Four Songs for voice and violin were inspired by medieval lyrics and folk music modes.
The Vedic Hymns, a set of songs by Gustav Holst, represent his first confident use of ancient Hindu literature in his compositions.
