Mercury: The Winged Messenger | The Planets (Gustav Holst) | Behind the Score Ep. 48 (Patreon)

We're returning to The Planets by Gustav Holst in this episode. We're previously looked at Mars and Venus. Now, we're analyzing Mercury: The Winged Messenger. This is a deceptively difficult and tricky movement. It's full of spunk and buoyancy and light. And, there's bi-tonality all over it! A genius bit of writing. Enjoy!