36 Updated Scores for Gustav Holst - Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity
"Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity" from Gustav Holst's "The Planets" is one of the most recognizable orchestral works of the 20th century. Composed between 1914-1916, its central theme was later repurposed into the hymn "I Vow to Thee, My Country." This chorale arrangement adapts the celestial grandeur of the original for practical marching band use.
"Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity" is the fourth movement of Holst's orchestral suite The Planets (1914–1916). Known for its grand central melody, it reflects Holst's interest in astrology and mythology. The piece's majestic themes influenced later composers, including John Williams.
Holst's monumental seven-movement orchestral suite, each movement representing astrological qualities of planets in our solar system, premiered in 1918. Notable for its innovative orchestration and influence on film music.
The Planets, Op. 32, is a seven-movement orchestral suite by Gustav Holst, composed between 1914 and 1916. Each movement represents a planet of the Solar System and its corresponding astrological character.
Holst's monumental orchestral suite "The Planets" revolutionized astrological music, with "Mars, the Bringer of War" particularly influencing film scoring. Composed between 1914-1916, its unconventional 5/4 rhythm and brutal brass motifs foreshadowed 20th-century warfare.
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