Those of us engaged with the Holst Birthplace Museum are delighted that Tony Palmer has made such a splendid film about the life and music of Gustav Holst (The inner orbit of Gustav Holst, Film & Music, 22 April). The film accords with one of the prime purposes of this museum, which is to create a greater awareness of the man and the extensive range and beauty of his compositions. Holst's music deserves to be much better known and the new film illustrates this amply.
We are less pleased with the derogatory comments about this museum which are made in the article. With much less space and less funding it is inevitable that there are limitations compared with those museums which are much more generously endowed, but this does not mean that all that is offered is "twaddle", as suggested, or that spurious claims are made about its contents. On the contrary with a significant and growing archive, a very well-informed curator and enthusiastic volunteers, the museum offers a great deal to those with a general curiosity or a deeper quest for knowledge. There are many visitors who will testify to the warm welcome, information and interest that can be found within this modest house. As such, this is in keeping with the spirit of Gustav Holst, a modest man with a mighty talent.
Graham Lockwood Chairman of trustees
Laura Kinnear Curator
Source: http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2011/apr/28/gustav-holst-birthplace-museum-film
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