Fact file
| Year of birth | 1874 |
| Year of death | 1934 |
| Nationality | United Kingdom |
| Period | Romantic |
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LondonEnglish Choral Classics by Candlelight
Elgar, Howells, Vaughan Williams, Holst
Andrew Earis; St Martin's Chorus; Peter Edge
BrusselsHolst: The Planets
Saariaho, Holst
Brussels Philharmonic; Stéphane Denève; Flemish Radio Choir
BrugesOur solar system translated into music
Holst: The Planets, Op.32
Brussels Philharmonic; Stéphane Denève; Flemish Radio Choir
BudapestOrganized Rhythm
Copland, Susman, Cochereau, Saint-Saëns, Holst
Clive Driskill-Smith; Joseph Gramley
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Soulful Advent music from the Scottish Ensemble with Sean Shibe
The Scottish Ensemble with guitarist Sean Shibe perform a thoughtful programme of ancient and modern Christmas-themed music in a candlelit St John’s Kirk.
Earthbound Planets but Serebrier première soars in Dublin
Kantorow had his work cut out for him, playing masses of cluster chords and arpeggios up and down the keyboard.
Choral classics and a new commission from BBC Singers
English choral classics from 100 years ago, contrasted with a confident and effective new piece by Laura Mvula, all given strong performances by the BBC Singers and Sakari Oramo.
Lullabies and dreams from Connolly and Middleton
The perfect invitation to daydream on a hot afternoon.
Purity and passion in first class British music
Even if Hubert Parry was overshadowed by Holst and Vaughan Williams, this was a splendid concert of British music.
List of works
A Fugal Concerto, Op.40Ballet Music from The Perfect FoolBrook Green SuiteClouds o´er the summer skyFirst Suite in E flat major, Op.28 no.1I Love my LoveNunc dimittisSecond Suite for Military Band in F major, Op.28 no.2St Paul's Suite, Op.29 no.2The Evening-watchThe Planets Op.32: no.1 "Mars"The Planets Op.32: no.2 "Venus"The Planets, Op.32The Planets, Op.32: no. 4 "Jupiter"Wind Quintet in A flat major, Op.14
