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BRHolst’s “Mars, the Bringer of War” opens with one of the most intense brass moments in orchestral history — the tenor tuba (usually played on euphonium) joins the trumpets in a driving 5/4 rhythm that captures pure chaos and power. Though written for tenor tuba, euphonium is almost always used for its perfect balance of warmth and bite, blending beautifully with the trumpets and low brass to create that unmistakable Holst sound. ⚔️🔥
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BBC Symphony Orchestra and the Elysian Singers under the baton of Susanna Mälkki
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🎥 Credit: @BBC on YouTube
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