Gustav Holst - Mars Today

Polytonality becomes Atonality: Gustav Holst, Mars - Repertoire

: The piece is famous for its clashing keys and bitonality (playing in two keys at once), which results in a sense of sheer terror and violence. Inspiration & Origins Gustav Holst - Mars

: Holst uses a large orchestra, including a solo euphonium and heavy percussion like thundering timpani and a gong, to create a "martial soundscape". Polytonality becomes Atonality: Gustav Holst