Two episodes from the documentary series featuring performances by the All-Star Orchestra, which is comprised of the best players from 30 American orchestras. As well as performances, the series includes interviews with the players and conductor Gerard Schwarz, providing insight into each piece of music. The episodes 'Music's Emotional Impact' and 'Mahler: Love, Sorrow and Transcendence' feature works by Tchaikovsky, David Stock, Mahler, Augusta Read Thomas and Bernard Rands.