Imogen Holst
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Summary
Imogen Holst was born on April 12, 1907[1], in Surrey[2]. She died on March 9, 1984[3], in Aldeburgh[4]. She worked as a conductor[5], composer[6], musicologist[7], writer[8], and biographer[9]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,374 views/month, #7,175 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Richmond[11]
- Place of burial: St Peter and St Paul's Church, Aldeburgh[12]
- Father: Gustav Holst[13]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[14], United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[15]
- Occupation: woman conductor[16], editor[17], music arranger[18], musician[19]
- Educated at: Royal College of Music[20], St Paul's Girls' School[21]
- Award received: Commander of the Order of the British Empire[22]
- Sex or gender: female[23]
- Family name: Holst[24]
- Given name: Imogen[25]
- Student of: Jane M. Joseph[26]
- Instrument: organ[27]
- Described by source: Women Opera Composers: Biographies from the 1500s to the 21st Century[28], 250 female composers[29]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[30]
- List of works: list of compositions by Imogen Holst[31]
Why It Matters
Imogen Holst has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] She is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]
FAQs
Where was Imogen Holst born?
Imogen Holst was born in Surrey[2].
Where did Imogen Holst die?
Imogen Holst died in Aldeburgh[4].
Who were Imogen Holst's parents?
Imogen Holst's father was Gustav Holst[13].
What did Imogen Holst do for work?
Imogen Holst worked as a conductor[5], composer[6], musicologist[7], writer[8], and biographer[9].
Where did Imogen Holst go to school?
Imogen Holst was educated at Royal College of Music[20] and St Paul's Girls' School[21].
What awards did Imogen Holst receive?
Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[22].