From the ominous, relentless march of "Mars, Bringer of War" to the ethereal high-string sonorities of "Venus, the Bringer of Peace," this spectacular symphonic suite established Holst's international reputation as one of the most popular and important modern British composers. First performed in 1918, it remains a staple of the orchestral repertoire.
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Scored for large orchestral forces and a wordless chorus, this spectcular symphonic suite established Gustav Holst's international reputation as one of the most popular and important modern British composers.
From the ominous, relentless march of Mars, Bringer of War to the ethereal high-string sonorities of Venus, the Bringer of Peace, this spectacular symphonic suite established Gustav Holst's international reputation as one of the most popular and important modern British composers. First performed in 1918, it remains a staple of the orchestral repertoire.