Gustav Holst Popular Song Rankings [2026]

An English composer who wrote the orchestral suite The Planets.

While working as a music teacher, he also composed, with many of his works being for choir.

Here is a ranked introduction to popular pieces by Gustav Holst, who continued composing until the end of his life at age 59.

Playlist

Gustav Holst Popular Song Rankings [2026]
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Jupiter from The Planets SuiteGustav Holst		Jupiter’s movement is the perfect piece for a graduation ceremony.
2	JupiterGustav Holst		Gustav Holst’s signature work, The Planets…
3	‘Jupiter’ from the suite ‘The Planets’Gustav Holst		The suite The Planets crafted by Gustav Holst...
4	“Jupiter” from the suite “The Planets”Gustav Holst		Jupiter from Holst's The Planets, an inspiring melody
5	JupiterGustav Holst		Gustav, a composer who represents 20th-century Britain...
6	First Suite for Wind EnsembleGustav Holst		A masterpiece wind band suite composed by Holst
7	“Mars” from the suite The Planets, Op. 32-1Gustav Holst		Mars from Holst’s The Planets is grand and influential
8	Jupiter, from the suite “The Planets,” Op. 32Gustav Holst		I recommend the piano four-hand version of Holst’s The Planets.
9	The Planets, Op. 32, H.125: VI. Uranus, the MagicianGustav Holst		The sixth movement of Holst’s The Planets is a mysterious and popular piece.
10	Jupiter (from the orchestral suite The Planets)Gustav Holst		Holst’s “Jupiter” is a famous patriotic song.
11	Suite ‘The Planets’, Op. 32, H.125: No. 2 ‘Venus, the Bringer of Peace’Gustav Holst		Venus is a gentle melody that brings peace
12	Mars, from The Planets (suite)Gustav Holst		Epic music depicting the fear of war
13	Two Pieces, H.179: No. 1 “Nocturne”Gustav Holst		The Allure of Holst’s Serene Nocturne
14	Two Pieces, H.179: No. 2 “Gigue”Gustav Holst		The appeal of Holst’s piano piece “Jig”
15	Two Fragments of Folk Songs, Op. 46-2, H.166: No. 1 “O I Hae Seen the Roses Blaw”Gustav Holst		Holst’s folk song pieces, expressing British sentiment
16	Two Folk Song Fragments, Op. 46-2, H. 166: No. 2 “The Shoemaker”Gustav Holst		A fine work by Holst, a reinterpretation of folk songs on piano
17	In The Bleak MidwinterGustav Holst		Christmas carol, a soul-cleansing masterpiece
18	Somerset Rhapsody, Op. 21 No. 2Gustav Holst		Gustav, a composer representative of the early 20th century, ...
19	Toccata in C major, H.153Gustav Holst		Toccata in C major, a piano piece composed by Holst
20	“Jupiter,” from The Planets, Op. 32, Suite for Large OrchestraGustav Holst		Even if you can't tell just by looking at the song title, once you actually listen to the track…
21	Japanese Suite, Op. 33Gustav Holst		Holst’s “Japanese Suite” offers his own interpretation of Japanese melodies.
22	The Planets (suite)Gustav Holst		Holst’s suite The Planets is a masterpiece of seven pieces
23	Suite ‘The Planets’, Op. 32, H.125: I. Mars, the Bringer of WarGustav Holst		Mars from Holst’s The Planets represents war
24	Suite ‘The Planets’ Op. 32 H.125, No. 3 ‘Mercury, the Winged Messenger’Gustav Holst		Holst's The Planets: Mercury is light and fast-paced
25	Suite The Planets, Op. 32, H.125: IV. Jupiter, the Bringer of JollityGustav Holst		Jupiter from Holst’s The Planets is a popular masterpiece.
26	The Planets, Op. 32, H.125: V. Saturn, the Bringer of Old AgeGustav Holst		Introducing the Saturn movement from Holst’s The Planets
27	The Planets, Op. 32 H.125, No. 7: Neptune, the MysticGustav Holst		The mysterious music of the finale of Holst’s The Planets
28	Suite “The Planets,” Op. 32, H.125, No. 4 “Jupiter”Gustav Holst		The Appeal and Uses of Holst’s The Planets, No. 4
29	The Planets, Op. 32, No. 4: Jupiter, the Bringer of JollityGustav Holst		Make the sports day moving with Holst’s festive music
30	Mars, the Bringer of War (from The Planets Suite)Gustav Holst		The majestic sound created by Gustav Holst...
31	Jupiter from The Planets, Op. 32Gustav Holst		A grand movement expressing the mythic character of Jupiter
32	Christmas Morning, Op. 46 No. 1Gustav Holst		Holst’s piano pieces arranged from Christmas carols