麻豆社

Astrology was the inspiration behind Gustav Holst's most famous work, The Planets Suite.

This was a startlingly innovative composition which raised him to the forefront of a revival of British music.

Martyn Wade's drama travels through 20 years of this extraordinary composer's life.

It covers his relationship with his family, his friends, his teaching and composing -and his endless solitary walking and travelling.

Gustav Holst ...... Adrian Scarborough
Isobel Holst ...... Amanda Root
Ralph Vaughan Williams ...... Michael Maloney
Clifford Bax .... Toby Jones
Imogen Holst ...... Georgina Osen
Constable ...... Mark Straker
Reporter ...... Anthony Glennon

Director: David Hitchinson

First broadcast on 麻豆社 Radio 4 in January 2007.