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The Planets Op. 32 is a seven-movement orchestral musical series by the British composer Gustav Holst, written between 1914 and 1916. The first complete public performance happened during World War I on 10 October 1918 in Birmingham, with Appleby Matthews directing the orchestra. However, an earlier premiere for only a small group of people was held on 29 September 1918 in the Queen's Hall in London, with the orchestra directed by Adrian Boult.

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  • Gustav Holst

    Gustav Holst composed his well-known suite The Planets.

  • Holst-planets-inscription

    Holst's inscription on Boult's score

  • St Paul's Girls' School, London 03

    Plaque at St Paul's Girls' School, London

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