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Which famous composer wrote the "Planets" suite?

AEdward Elgar
BBenjamin Britten
CRalph Vaughan Williams
DGustav Holst

Answer & explanation

The correct answer is Gustav Holst.

Gustav Holst (1874–1934) composed "The Planets" suite between 1914 and 1916. Each movement is named after a planet. Holst was born in Cheltenham, England.

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