Eduard Holst

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Eduard Holst
Eduard Holst

Eduard Holst (1843 Copenhagen - February 4, 1899 New York City) was a Danish playwright, composer, actor, dancer, and dance master. His name is spelled sometimes Edward Holst or Edvard Holst.

His compositions include songs and piano solo works. He was very prolific and a 1907 biography states he produced over two thousand works.

[edit] Works

  • Bloom & Blossom, a Waltz (1887)
  • Autumn Leaf, a Polka for Children (1887)
  • Dance of The Demon (1888)
  • Shower of Melodies, part of a six work series for children
  • Marine Band March
  • Our Flats, a comic opera, premiered in 1897 in New York
  • Battle of Manila (1898)
  • Hot Water, a comedy
  • Shooting Stars Galop
  • The Little Maid in Pink
  • Revel of the Witches