Holst and The Planets

Where was Gustav Holst born?

• Canada

• Italy

• England

• Sweden

When did Holst write "The Planets"

• 1814-1816

• 1914-1916

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• 2000-2005

Which Planet had not been discovered when Holst wrote "The Planets"

• Venus

• Mars

• Jupiter

• Pluto

What type of work is "The Planets"?

• Concerto

• Symphonic Suite

• String Quartet

• Piano Sonata

Which planet is the "Bringer of Jollity"?

• Neptune

• Venus

• Mars

• Jupiter

The theme for Darth Vader is based on the music from which planet?

• Venus

• Jupiter

• Mars

• Saturn

What instrument did Gustov Holst play professionally?

• Trumpet

• Trombone

• Violin

• Piano

What job did Holst do as well as performing as a musician?

• Chef

• Astronomer

• Doctor

• Teacher

Holst, his Grandfather and his Great-Grandfather were all:

• Composers

• Conductors

• Violinists

• Lawyers

What two movements from "The Planets" have become the most popular, and are played most frequently?

• Mars and Jupiter

• Venus and Neptune

• Pluto and Goofy

• Mercury and Jupiter