Egdon Heath, Op.47 (Holst, Gustav)

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Publisher. Info. London: Novello & Co., 1928. Plate 15348.
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Work Title Egdon Heath
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
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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.