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Mars, the Bringer of War
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A beginner’s guide to Gustav Holst’s ‘The Planets’ Suite
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.
