This is the first of an occasional series — open to everyone — concerning composers who were influenced by various mystical traditions. These will not be biographies, much less a discussion of music theory. Rather, the focus will be on the mystical dimension a composer was attempting to conjure within us through his music. Each post will highlight a piece or pieces that — I hope — will inspire readers (and listeners) to engage in deep listening, allowing a work’s aesthetic components to convey us to an aural perception of the otherwise “inexpressible”
Stunning piece by Holst! Thank you for the fascinating compendium I never knew, very inspiring...