GUSTAV HOLST
(1874-1934)
"The Planets"
suite for large orchestra, op. 32
seven movements, composed 1914-1916
since its premiere the suite has endured
Sweetheart listens to it some mornings, pre-dawn on Dutch radio
for the Earth series: it's "Jupiter", the bringer of Jolity
tempted by "Saturn", the composer's favorite
the concept is astrological
