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The Importance of Harmony in Western Music
Holst became fascinated with Hindu religious texts during this period. He actually learned Sanskrit in order to understand them since he found the English translations impossible to appreciate. In third position is Mercury, the winged messenger. Trying to catch the rhythms in this movement is like catching a piece of dust flying through the air.
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