15527. ANALYSIS OF THE FIRST MOVEMENT OF BRAHMS' SYMPHONY NO. 4 IN E MINOR (OPUS 98). Discusses this orchestral work, which is representative of the late Romantic period of music. Includes Brahms' use of the sonata form, his melodic themes and other musical devices; and how these elements contribute to creating the emotional expression of the work. 6 pages, 15 footnotes, 7 bibliographic sources.