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Since this work was first published after 1924 with the prescribed copyright notice, it is unlikely that this work is public domain in the USA. However, it is in the public domain in Canada (where IMSLP is hosted), the EU, and in those countries where the copyright term is life+70 years or less. |
| Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's | Adagio |
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| Composition Year | 1927 |
| Genre Categories | Pieces; For orchestra; Scores featuring the orchestra |
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| Work Title | Egdon Heath |
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| Alternative. Title | Homage to Thomas Hardy |
| Composer | Holst, Gustav |
| Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. | Op.47 ; H.172 |
| I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. | IGH 9 |
| Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's | Adagio |
| Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. | 1927 |
| First Publication. | 1928 |
| Dedication | Composed for the New York Symphony Orchestra |
| Composer Time PeriodComp. Period | Early 20th century |
| Piece Style | Early 20th century |
| Instrumentation | 2 flutes, 2 oboes, english horn, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, contrabassoon 4 horns, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba, strings |
| External Links | Wikipedia article |
| Extra Information | Inspired by the description given of this place in Thomas Hardy's "Return of the Native" and by a meeting between Holst and Hardy, which included a trip to the Heath, in 1927. |
