As a protégée of Leonard Bernstein, Maestra Alsop is keenly aware of her mentor's important role in popularizing the music of Mahler. Here the Maestra leads the first symphonies of both of these great composer/conductors, offering a thought-provoking look at how Bernstein was influenced by his Austrian predecessor.

Do you want to enrich your concert experience? Come early to hear WETA 90.9 FM's David Ginder's insightful and witty commentary on the evening's concert program. The 40-minute pre-concert lectures feature music clips and surpise appearances by BSO musicians and guest artists. Music Notes LIVE! begins at 7 pm in the Music Center at Strathmore. The program is free to all ticket holders. No reservations are required but capacity is limited, so patrons will be admitted on a first-come, first-served basis.