Gustav Holst's "Planets" suite has become established as one of the classics of twentieth-century orchestral music. Michael Short has prepared a detailed book on the life and work of Holst, having worked closely with Holst's daughter Imogen until her death in 1984. Short was allowed access to all Holst's documents including his letters and diaries. The resulting book contains much information which has come to light since the publication of Imogen Holst's biography of her father fifty years ago. The book includes a ...
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Gustav Holst's "Planets" suite has become established as one of the classics of twentieth-century orchestral music. Michael Short has prepared a detailed book on the life and work of Holst, having worked closely with Holst's daughter Imogen until her death in 1984. Short was allowed access to all Holst's documents including his letters and diaries. The resulting book contains much information which has come to light since the publication of Imogen Holst's biography of her father fifty years ago. The book includes a biography, an analysis of Holst's musical style and a substantial reference section. It will be of interest to music students, musicologists, musicians and the general musical reader.
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Seller's Description:
First edition first impression hardback with unclipped dust wrapper. The book is bound in dark blue cloth covered boards with the titles in gilt on the spine. The book measures 9" x 5¾", it has xiv + 530 pages and is illustrated with b/w photographs and in-text musical notations. The wrapper, binding and contents are in very nice clean, tight, sound condition. A very nice copy. VG+/VG+.
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Very Good. Size: 5x1x8; Hardcover. Very Good / Very Good price clipped dust jacket wrapped in mylar. Free of any markings and no writings inside. For any additional information or pictures, please inquire.