Gustav Holst’s The Planets (1914–16) has inspired countless sci-fi film scores and has long been a favourite of audiences at the BBC Proms. Ahead of its return this year, here’s a quick ...

KATIE MELUA:His name was Gustav Holst, and as well as writing music he was a teacher in a school. KATIE MELUA:He was also interested in astrology. The idea that the different planets, up in the ...

Gustav Holst taught at JAGS for over fifteen years, from 1904 until 1920. During this time he composed 'The Planets' and choral music and singing developed into a core part of school life.

STORY has it when Gustav Holst cycled to Bournemouth to proudly ... and hollering especially as maestro Steffens returned to ...