Who's behind the notes? Discover Gustav Holst: Visionary Composer of The Planets
This Christmas carol sets Christina Rossetti's 1872 poem to music composed by Gustav Holst in 1906. Known for its melancholic beauty, it depicts the nativity scene in a winter landscape and has been recorded by artists across genres. Holst's version features a distinctive folk-inspired melody that contrasts with his later planetary suite works.