Mars, the Bringer of War
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A beginner’s guide to Gustav Holst’s ‘The Planets’ Suite
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1. Mars, the Bringer of War
Angry and ominous, Holst’s first movement represents the Roman god of war, Mars. The craggy rhythms and pulsing drum beats give the music a military feel.