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I think that this has to be composer led. Composers need to write from where audiences tastes are not from some theoretical or academic starting point. I suppose I am suggesting that atonality is not a good starting from which to imagine the future of classical music.
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You are dead right. We need more works like the Planet's suite that people can actually identify with, whilst the piece itself retains a high level of music competency. I don't think there would be many ordinary people (those who don't compose in this instance!) who wouldnt be able to enjoy Mars, the Bringer of war, or Debussy's Claire de Lune...
On the otherhand, the number of people who enjoy atonal works is probably about 0.01% of the general population (might be much higher in musician and composer circles). How can you possibly expect people to listen to something that to their ears, is simply a mess.