Composed in 1923 in the USA the University of Michigan Library, Holst's eight-minute gem for solo flute, oboe and strings was given its first performance at the President's residence of the university by members of the Chicago Symphony under the baton of Frederick Stock on May 17 of that year. First publication followed soon afterwards by Novello in London. Offered here is a study score for the newly engraved critical edition based upon the composer's manuscript and first edition prepared by Richard W. Sargeant Jr. The large conductor's score and orchestra parts are likewise available from Serenissima Music, inc.
