This series demystifies five incredible classical symphonies, performed by the esteemed London Philharmonic Orchestra. Each markedly different, arresting piece will be decoded by principal conductor Edward Gardner, creative director Paavo Järvi and guest conductor Karina Callisakis as they explore the DNA of these showstopping symphonies.
We’ll travel inside the music room to see these musical maestros at work, translating each piece for viewers as they would for the orchestra. Audiences will be offered fascinating insights into the isolated orchestral elements of each symphony – with revealing interviews from members of the string, brass, percussion and woodwind sections – all of whom play an integral part in the euphoric combined performance.
Each of these great musical minds will deconstruct the tone, meaning and timbre of the piece – offering viewers a comprehensive and illuminating explanation of each piece of music, its context, and their personal interpretation of it, so that Sky Arts viewers will feel and understand, classical music better themselves. Rich with technical information and human storytelling, Inside The Music showcases then exhilarating performances, interspersed with interviews and revealing perspectives from Ed, Paavo and Karina, who will guide us through each composition in fascinating, forensic detail, creating an accessible and compelling journey.