 The programme for the event gives his name as "Gustav" rather than "Gustavus"; he was called by the shorter version from his early years.In 1892 Holst wrote the music for an operetta in the style of Gilbert and Sullivan, "Lansdown Castle, or The Sorcerer of Tewkesbury".The piece was performed at Cheltenham Corn Exchange in February 1893; it was well received and its success encouraged him to persevere with composing.