The melody for 'I Vow to Thee, My Country' was adapted by Holst from 'Jupiter' in his most well-known work, The Planets.
Performer Biography
William Vann, the director of the Chapel Choir of the Royal Hospital Chelsea, is the fifteenth holder of the Organist and Director of Music post since 1692.
Recording & Production
This album is the first recording to include all of Gustav Holst's sacred music.
Performer Biography
The Chapel Choir of the Royal Hospital Chelsea is one of the finest professional church choirs in the UK, whose primary purpose is to sing at the Sunday morning Matins service in the Wren Chapel.
Recording & Production
The Holst Society sponsored this recording and engaged Iain Farrington to arrange some pieces specifically for it.
Composer Biography
Gustav Holst, born Gustavus Theodore von Holst, dropped the 'von' from his name shortly before leaving Britain for war service in 1918.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Despite his professed agnosticism, Gustav Holst was an effective composer and arranger of religious music, as demonstrated by this recording of his sacred works.
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