Besides the neuritic arm, Holst's health was dogged, all his life, by two other problems: what were they?

Frequent heavy nosebleeds and sciatica

Food allergies and an intolerance of bright sunlight

His first work was performed in 1893 while he was still in his teens. What was it?

The music for an operetta, in the style of Gilbert and Sullivan

A suite of dances and marches for brass band

Which were Holst's original instruments, in his own right as a performing musician?

Piano / organ, violin and trombone

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KS2 Music Ten Pieces - Gustav Holst Quiz

What nationality was the composer, Gustav Holst? Do you know? Well, he was British and famous in particular for his Planets suite. Learn more about the man and…

Written by James ThorntonReviewed by Dr. Emma ClarkeUpdated 17 Mar 2026

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Topic: Gustav Holst

Questions: 10

Duration: 10 min

Difficulty: ★★ Medium

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What nationality was the composer, Gustav Holst? Do you know? Well, he was British and famous in particular for his Planets suite. Learn more about the man and his works in this KS2 quiz, written by teachers for music students in Year 3, Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6, to accompany the BBC's Ten Pieces.

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