Composer Conversations The Cosmos in Sound Gustav Holst and The Planets
Tom Cimarusti, Ph.D., Program Coordinator and Professor of Music History, Florida Gulf Coast University
Join Tom Cimarusti for an engaging lecture exploring The Planets, the iconic orchestral suite by Gustav Holst. Discover how each movement vividly captures the character of its corresponding planet — from the fiery intensity of “Mars” to the serene beauty of “Venus.” Whether you are a lifelong classical music enthusiast or simply curious, this lecture will deepen your appreciation of Holst’s masterful composition through insightful analysis, musical excerpts and fascinating historical context. Don’t miss this journey through the cosmos in sound!
A native of Los Angeles, Tom Cimarusti received his Ph.D. at Florida State University and is currently a professor of music history at Florida Gulf Coast University. Although his primary research interests include 18th- and 19th-century Italian opera and song, chamber music and the music of communal utopias, he also lectures on world music and is an avid accordionist. He has presented his research at conferences in Europe, Asia and the United States. He is currently working on an edition of hymns associated with the late 19th-century religious cult, the Koreshan Unity. He has been the recipient of numerous research grants and excellence-in-teaching awards. In 2016, he founded the Center for Public Musicology, an organization that provides lectures, demonstrations and performances at venues throughout Southwest Florida. He lives in Naples with his wife, Christy, and two boys, Paul and Christopher.
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