While The Planets remains his most enduring legacy, Gustav Holst’s output spans the full spectrum of musical expression. From the Sanskrit austerity of the Vedic Hymns to the English folk-inspired St Paul’s Suite, his music defies easy categorization.
This archive presents a select catalog of his works. Choose a category below to explore the breadth of his composition.
Orchestral
The Planets, Egdon Heath, Beni Mora, and the Suites.
Choral: Symphonic
Large-scale works including The Hymn of Jesus and The Cloud Messenger.
Choral: Short Works
Part-songs, folk settings, and carols like In the Bleak Midwinter.
Opera & Stage
Savitri, At the Boar’s Head, and The Perfect Fool.
Solo Vocal
Vedic Hymns, Humbert Wolfe Songs, and voice with violin.
Chamber & Instrumental
Wind Quintets, Piano pieces, and the Terzetto.
Wind & Brass Band
The First and Second Suites, Hammersmith, and A Moorside Suite.
You can also choose to view the major works by opus number by clicking here.