In a Parisian Salon: Louise Dyer, Holst Patron

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'It was the first music I had written for 13 months and the first song for 13 years and the first song with piano accompaniment for 20 years…' wrote Gustav Holst to his Australian-born friend Louise Dyer, following their meeting in 1924.

Dyer, who lived in Melbourne, London and Paris, was an important patron of the arts, particularly music. Her impact on Holst's music cannot be underestimated, and this exhibition explores their friendship, revealing how it supported Holst creatively during a crucial period in his life.

Co-curated by Holst scholar Philippa Tudor, the exhibition will be accompanied by an illustrated booklet and a special children's trail.

This event is part of the Holst 150 celebrations. For more details go to Holst 150.