How to watch Inside the Music in the US

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Inside the Music Synopsis

Inside the Music is a 2026 British classical music documentary series featuring the London Philharmonic Orchestra and conductors Edward Gardner, Paavo Järvi, and Karina Canellakis. The five-part series explores the structure, meaning, and musical techniques behind five classical symphonies, giving viewers a closer look at how orchestral performances are developed.

Each episode focuses on a different symphony, with the conductors explaining its musical structure, historical context, and interpretation. Through rehearsals and demonstrations, they show how individual instruments and sections contribute to the finished performance.

The documentary also features interviews with musicians from the orchestra’s string, brass, percussion, and woodwind sections. These conversations explain how different instruments work together, how musicians interpret the conductor’s direction, and how individual musical passages become part of a complete symphony.

Rather than focusing only on the final performance, Inside the Music takes viewers into the rehearsal process to understand the decisions, techniques, and collaboration involved in performing classical music.

When Does Inside the Music Premiere?

Inside the Music premieres on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, on Sky Arts.

Inside the Music Episodes

1. Episode 1 – Holst With LPO
   Conductors Edward Gardner and Karina Canellakis take viewers inside the London Philharmonic Orchestra’s rehearsal room to explore the music of Gustav Holst and explain how orchestral performances come together.
2. Episode 2 – Sibelius With LPO
   The London Philharmonic Orchestra examines the music of Finnish composer Jean Sibelius, with insights into how conductors and musicians interpret his orchestral compositions.
3. Episode 3 – Mahler With LPO
   Edward Gardner and Karina Canellakis explore the orchestral music of Gustav Mahler, explaining how different instruments and musical sections contribute to a symphony.
4. Episode 4 – Brahms With LPO
   The episode focuses on Johannes Brahms’ Fourth Symphony, examining how the composer created a powerful orchestral work during the later years of his life.
5. Episode 5 – Stravinsky With LPO
   The final episode explores Igor Stravinsky’s Petrushka, a ballet composition by one of the most influential composers of the 20th century.

Inside the Music Cast

• Edward Gardner as Principal Conductor
• Paavo Järvi as Creative Director
• Karina Canellakis as Guest Conductor

The documentary also features members of the London Philharmonic Orchestra, including musicians from its string, brass, percussion, and woodwind sections.

On What Devices Can You Watch Inside the Music?

You can stream Inside the Music through NOW on a range of supported devices, including smartphones, tablets, computers, smart TVs, and streaming players.

Category	Devices
Smartphones	iPhone, Android smartphones
Tablets	iPad, Android tablets
Computers	Windows PCs, Mac computers
Smart TVs	Samsung Smart TVs, LG Smart TVs, selected Android TVs
Streaming Devices	Amazon Fire TV Stick, Apple TV, Roku
TV Platforms	Sky Q, Sky Glass, Sky Stream
Web Browsers	Google Chrome, Safari, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox

FAQs

Who is Edward Gardner?

Edward Gardner is the Principal Conductor of the London Philharmonic Orchestra and one of the conductors featured in Inside the Music.

Which orchestra performs in Inside the Music?

The London Philharmonic Orchestra performs the classical works featured in Inside the Music.

What genre is Inside the Music?

Inside the Music is a British classical music documentary series about orchestral performances, composers, and musical interpretation.

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