Gustav Holst
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Gustav Holst
Summary
Gustav Holst is a human[1]. He was born in Cheltenham[2]. He was born on September 21, 1874[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on May 25, 1934[5]. He worked as a composer[6], librettist[7], music teacher[8], conductor[9], and music arranger[10]. He ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,996 views/month, #6,158 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Gustav Holst was born in Cheltenham[2].
- Gustav Holst died in London[4].
- Gustav Holst was born on September 21, 1874[3].
- Gustav Holst died on May 25, 1934[5].
- Gustav Holst is buried at Chichester Cathedral[12].
- A child of Gustav Holst was Imogen Holst[13].
- Gustav Holst held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[14].
- Gustav Holst held citizenship in United Kingdom[15].
- Gustav Holst's professions included composer[6].
- Gustav Holst worked as a librettist[7].
- Gustav Holst worked as a music teacher[8].
- Gustav Holst's professions included conductor[9].
- Gustav Holst's professions included music arranger[10].
- Gustav Holst's professions included musician[16].
- Gustav Holst's education included a stint at University College London[17].
- Gustav Holst's education included a stint at Royal College of Music[18].
- Gustav Holst was educated at Pate's Grammar School[19].
- A notable student of Gustav Holst was Jane M. Joseph[20].
- A notable student of Gustav Holst was Donald Pond[21].
- A notable work attributed to Gustav Holst is The Planets[22].
- A notable work attributed to Gustav Holst is In the Bleak Midwinter[23].
- Gustav Holst received the Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal[24].
- Gustav Holst is recorded as male[25].
- Gustav Holst's instance of is recorded as human[26].
- Gustav Holst's genre is classical music[27].
Product Details
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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: GB[29]
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Began / founded: 1874-09-21[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 1934-05-25[31]
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Genre(s): ballet, classical, opera, romantic classical, symphony[32]
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Community tags: 20th century, ballet, british, british composer, classical, composer, english, folk song, opera, romantic classical, symphony[33]
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MusicBrainz ID: 3ba68671-e3b5-4263-81dc-76b16b29bbc6[34]
Body
Origins and Family
Born in Cheltenham[2], Gustav Holst… he was born on September 21, 1874[3].
Education
Educated at University College London[17], a university college[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1826[37], headquartered in UCL Main Building[38]; Royal College of Music[18], a conservatory[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1882[41], headquartered in London[42]; and Pate's Grammar School[19], a grammar school[43], in United Kingdom[44], founded in 1574[45]. Gustav Holst studied under Charles Villiers Stanford[46].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include composer[6], librettist[7], music teacher[8], conductor[9], music arranger[10], and musician[16]. Notable students include Jane M. Joseph[20], a composer[47], 1894–1929[48], of United Kingdom[49] and Donald Pond[21], a music educator[50], 1906–1983[51].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include The Planets[22], a musical work/composition[52] and In the Bleak Midwinter[23]. Things named for Gustav Holst include Holst[53], an impact crater[54] and Holst Peak[55], a mountain[56].
Recognition
Gustav Holst received the Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal[24].
Personal Life
A child of Gustav Holst was Imogen Holst[13].
Death and Burial
Gustav Holst died on May 25, 1934[5]. He died in London[4]. The cause of death was heart failure[57]. Burial took place at Chichester Cathedral[12].
Why It Matters
Gustav Holst ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,996 views/month, #6,158 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[58] He is known by 39 alternative names across languages and contexts.[59]
He has been cited as an influence by Joseph Williams[60], a composer[61], b. 1960[62], of United States[63], specialised in film score[64].
Entities named for him include Holst[53], an impact crater[54] and Holst Peak[55], a mountain[56].
FAQs
Where was Gustav Holst born?
Born in Cheltenham[2], Gustav Holst…
Where did Gustav Holst die?
Gustav Holst died in London[4].
What did Gustav Holst do for work?
Gustav Holst worked as composer[6], librettist[7], music teacher[8], conductor[9], and music arranger[10].
Where did Gustav Holst go to school?
Gustav Holst was educated at University College London[17], Royal College of Music[18], and Pate's Grammar School[19].
What awards did Gustav Holst receive?
Honors received include Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal[24].
Who did Gustav Holst influence?
Gustav Holst has been cited as an influence by Joseph Williams[60].