Who's behind the notes? Discover Gustav Holst: Visionary Composer of The Planets
Gustav Holst's "Two Songs without Words," Op.22, originally written for military band, showcases his early experimentation with wind ensembles. This orchestral arrangement adapts saxophone parts to strings, reflecting Holst's own practice of reworking compositions. The solo flexibility (oboe/clarinet/violin) mirrors the composer's interest in timbral versatility.