Gustav Holst was born in Cheltenham, England in 1874 into a family of musicians. A rather sickly child, he grew up learning to play several instruments, including trombone, in the hope that it would help his asthma. He taught music throughout his life, but is best known for his Planets suite. I’m sure you will agree he is gone but not forgotten. Holst died of heart failure in 1934 and his ashes were interred at Chichester Cathedral, Sussex. My photo for the challenge is of a memorial stone in the cathedral.
I don’t know if this link will work properly, I’ve never tried to add a you tube before.
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http://dailypost.wordpress.com/dp_photo_challenge/gone-but-not-forgotten/
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The link works just fine and you picked a fine theme for the challenge!
Wishing you a happy weekend, take care
Dina
Excellent choice
I do love Holst’s The Planets, a fabulous piece of music… thanks for reminding me of it, it was a lovely thing to listen to to finish off my Friday at work!
Fabby, have a lovely weekend!
Beautiful music and what a great composer, Gilly. Happy weekend. 🙂
This is a very interesting post. Nice photograph. Hugs, Barbara
We were just practicing “In the Bleak Midwinter”, a beautiful Christmas song set to his music. 🙂
janet
Oh, certainly not forgotten! Great choice, Gilly!
Happy weekend, my dear!! 🙂
What a lovely tribute to Gustav Holst, Gilly, who I’d never heard of, but now I have… thanks to you. Have a happy holiday season. 🙂
I tried your link, Gilly, and it didn’t work for me. Beats me as to why it didn’t since Dina said it did work for her? Hmmmm???
Fascinating – and the music was a revelation too!
nice take on the wpc this week – and the music was so nice 🙂
a musician often forgotten,, thanks for reminding us…
The Planets is one of my favourite pieces.
Original post for the challenge. Nice !
What came to mind for me, Gilly, was Christine 🙂 But there are more recent losses.
Me to Jo dear but it’s too painful and yes there will always be more,we must live our best 🙂
I’m trying, Gilly 🙂 And smiling 🙂 Hugs to you this chilly evening xx
And you honey, take care 🙂 xx
Wonderful music. I’m sure I’ve heard it before, but not positive.
Fabulous choice for the challenge. ❤
I had no idea Holst was born and died in England! Imaginative take on the theme.
One of the best things about blogging is learning new stuff, thanks for visiting me!
i hadn’t heard of him before, but this is great music! thanks for this tribute. what a unique take on the challenge 🙂
“Jupiter” was the single piece of music I knew we had to have at my husband’s service. I’m glad to have been reminded.
I’m pleased to have brought you a little piece of remembrance, although I know you could never forget.
Amazing music Gilly! Glad you inserted the video.
It’s surprising who does and who doesn’t recognise it.
Great music and selection for the challenge, Gilly.
Like everyone, I know Holst’s The Planets and like them. But I had no idea he was English! The photo of the memorial is very moving.