In his use of authentic Englsh folksongs Gnostic texts and Vedic hymns one can discern Holst’s search for a compositional Voice beyond the constraints of the European canon in the early 1900’s. In A Dream of Christmas Holstset a medieval carol in Dorian mode modulating to D for the words of Christ manifesting his fascination medieval English music. Harmonies in the refrain are all in th…

By Gustav Holst. (SA). Choral. 4 pages. Published by G Schirmer, Inc.

(Music For Voice)

SKU: HL.14066139

Composed by Gustav Holst. Choral. General Merchandise. Duration 240 seconds. Music Sales #JC8792. Published by Music Sales (HL.14066139).