This score provides a definitive, corrected edition of Gustav Holst's Lyric Movement for solo viola and chamber orchestra. The publication serves as a primary resource for performers and musicologists, integrating specific revisions made by the composer himself to ensure the accuracy of the musical text. By presenting these corrections, the edition clarifies the composer's original intent for the interplay between the solo viola and the accompanying ensemble.

Musicologists and performers regard this edition as the standard reference for the work due to the inclusion of Holst's personal corrections. It is widely utilized in academic and professional settings to ensure historical and technical fidelity during performance.