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Gustav Holst

  • Hawaii Signs Treaty To Trade With The U.S

    Hawaii Signs Treaty To Trade With The U.S
    Hawaii signs the Reciprocity Treaty to trade with the United States. Hawaii and the United States could now trade resources and different goods.
  • The Science of Osteopathy Is Discovered

    The Science of Osteopathy Is Discovered
    Dr. Andrew Still discovers the science of osteopathy through it's first few germs. Many people didn't believe him at first, they considered it a fraud. People then later truly believed that he found it.
  • Gustav Holst Was Born

    Gustav Holst Was Born
    Gustav Holst was born in Chesterham, England on September 21 1874. He was a British composer.
  • Holst Created 'A Winter Idyll' For A Full Orchestra.

    Holst Created 'A Winter Idyll' For A Full Orchestra.
    The month and day on this are unknown, the year is correct This was Holst's first substantial piece for a full orchestra. This was a success for that one reason.
  • Holst Was Offered A Position Of First Trombone At Carl Rosa Trombone Company.

    Holst Was Offered A Position Of First Trombone At Carl Rosa Trombone Company.
    Day and month are unknown, year is correct Holst was offered a position as first trombone in the Carl Rosa Company. He then accepted the offer.
  • Holst Married Isobel Harrison.

    Holst Married Isobel Harrison.
    Day and month are unknown Gustav Holst first met Isobel at the Hammersmith Socialist Choir. He fell in love with her, she was his youngest soprano. Isobel helped Holst out quite a bit.
  • Holst Suffers and Survives Depression.

    Holst Suffers and Survives Depression.
    • Month and day are unknown.* Holst suffered a depression from his musical setbacks. The doctor ordered Holst to take a vacation in a hot climate. Gustav went to Algeria and biked in the desert.
  • World War I Was Happening

    World War I Was Happening
    Day is unknown The first World War was already happening for some time. This was the biggest world event in Holst's life.
  • Holst Created 'The Planets' For A Full Orchestra.

    Holst Created 'The Planets' For A Full Orchestra.
    Month and Day are unknown, year is correct The Planets consists of many different works. It was his most successful work.
  • Holst Created 'The Morning Of The Year' For Ballet.

    Holst Created 'The Morning Of The Year' For Ballet.
    Day and Month are unknown, year is correct This went on until 1927.This piece took a few years to fully complete. He didn't present and play it in public until it was fully completed.
  • Gustav Holst Passes Away

    Gustav Holst Passes Away
    After an operation on his head after a serious head injury, his heart was not strong enough for him to live. Sfter his death, his works were very much appreciated like never before.