What nationality was Gustav Holst?
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English composer Gustav Holst was born in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, on September 21, 1874. He is best known for his orchestral suite "The Planets," which includes the popular movements "Mars, the Bringer of War" and "Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity." Holst's music is characterized by its use of folk melodies, modal harmonies, and colorful orchestration. He died in London on May 25, 1934.
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