Explore Brahms' Symphony No. 4 at this new ESO event. Casual and shorter than a typical concert, Andrew Grams and the ESO demystify classical music. Inside the Music with Andrew Grams are lively, 90-minute in-depth explorations of masterworks using visuals and musical excerpts to explain the form of the piece. After intermission, the ESO will perform the entire work with participants having gained newfound insight into what makes the piece so special.

This Friday night program will be informal, laid-back and fun! Musical experiences for a new age.

Inside the Music March 31 will explore Johannes Brahms's fourth and final symphony, one of the most ground-breaking and influential works in the classical symphony orchestra repertoire. Brahms took the traditional classical structure and forms of his musical heroes Bach and Beethoven to new and innovative heights, creating bold and unique combinations while honoring the techniques of earlier periods. His brilliant orchestrations have influenced countless musicians including Perry Como, Billy Joel, Alicia Keys, Dave Matthews and Santana. The rock group Yes wrote "Cans and Brahms" on the third movement of his fourth symphony.