Mars: The Bringer of War (Gustav Holst) | Behind the Score (Episode 37) (Patreon)
Published:
2023-03-10 22:16:25
Imported:
2023-05
Content
I'm really excited that this famous orchestral movement has been so strongly requested by the community. I think this is one of the important works of the early 20th century, and we're starting an exploration of The Planets out with the first movement, Mars: The Bringer of War.
I'll guide you through a bit of background information and the instrumentation before looking at a score reduction and full score, featuring recordings by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and the Berlin Philharmonic.
I hope you enjoy!