Billy Joel performs "Captain Jack" at Shea Stadium
Great Performances
Billy Joel performs "Captain Jack" at Shea Stadium
Great Performances
Air Date: 03/06/11 | Rating: TV-PG
Shortly before the demolition of New York City's Shea Stadium in July 2008, superstar Billy Joel electrified audiences with two memorable concerts at the historic arena. Watch him perform the 1973 classic "Captain Jack" in that concert.
New York City Ballet in Madrid
S51 Ep3 | 1h 24m 45s
Air Date: 10/27/23 | Expires: 10/26/26
New York City Ballet presents an evening of works by George Balanchine and Justin Peck.
Message In A Bottle
S51 Ep4 | 1h 25m 25s
Air Date: 11/03/23 | Expires: 11/02/26 | Rating: TV-14
Experience Kate Prince’s dance and theater show set to the songs of Sting.
Making Shakespeare: The First Folio
S51 Ep7 | 1h 53m 59s
Air Date: 11/17/23 | Expires: 11/16/26 | Rating: TV-PG
Celebrate the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s First Folio.
The LA Phil Celebrates Frank Gehry
S51 Ep10 | 1h 24m 55s
Air Date: 02/16/24 | Expires: 02/15/27 | Rating: TV-PG
Celebrate 20 years at Walt Disney Concert Hall with the LA Phil.
George Jones: Still Playin’ Possum
S51 Ep11 | 1h 24m 25s
Air Date: 02/23/24 | Expires: 02/22/27 | Rating: TV-PG
Honor one of the most beloved stars in country music history.
Now Hear This “Rising Stars”
S51 Ep14 | 53m 54s
Air Date: 04/12/24 | Expires: 04/11/27 | Rating: TV-G
Visit Julliard Pre-College with Scott Yoo to play with some of tomorrow’s virtuosos.
Now Hear This “Virtuosos”
S51 Ep15 | 53m 24s
Air Date: 04/19/24 | Expires: 04/18/27 | Rating: TV-G
Explore the work of two legendary virtuosos, Niccolò Paganini and Robert Johnson.
Now Hear This “Old Friends”
S51 Ep16 | 53m 54s
Air Date: 04/26/24 | Expires: 04/25/27 | Rating: TV-G
Explore how virtuosos become maestros, featuring Yo-Yo Ma, Lynn Chang and more.
Now Hear This “The Composer is Yoo”
S51 Ep17 | 54m 24s
Air Date: 05/03/24 | Expires: 05/02/27 | Rating: TV-G
Follow host Scott Yoo’s journey to compose a piece of music for the first time.
Hamlet
S51 Ep19 | 2h 33m 19s
Air Date: 05/10/24 | Expires: 05/09/27
Experience this Shakespearean classic directed by Tony Award winner Kenny Leon.
Audra McDonald at the London Palladium
S51 Ep20 | 1h 22m 24s
Air Date: 05/17/24 | Expires: 05/16/27 | Rating: TV-PG
Audra McDonald performs a repertoire of classic Broadway songs at the London Palladium.
Black Lucy and The Bard
S50 Ep1 | 1h 24m 17s
Air Date: 09/16/22 | Expires: 10/15/25 | Rating: TV-14
Explore Shakespeare’s love life in this ballet featuring music by Rhiannon Giddens.
Intimate Apparel
S50 Ep2 | 2h 11m 32s
Air Date: 09/23/22 | Expires: 09/22/25 | Rating: TV-14
Experience this powerful opera with a libretto by Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage.
NY Phil Reopening of David Geffen Hall
S50 Ep5 | 1h 22m 25s
Air Date: 11/04/22 | Expires: 11/03/25 | Rating: TV-G
Celebrate with a performance of Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy” led by Jaap van Zweden.
Josh Groban’s Great Big Radio City Show
S50 Ep6 | 1h 50m 38s
Air Date: 11/25/22 | Expires: 12/24/24 | Rating: TV-G
Experience the world-renowned baritone perform with special guests including Cyndi Lauper.
The Magic of Spirituals
S50 Ep9 | 54m 25s
Air Date: 02/24/23 | Expires: 02/23/26 | Rating: TV-G
Glimpse behind the curtain at Kathleen Battle and Jessye Norman’s famed concert.
Remember This
S50 Ep10 | 1h 53m 25s
Air Date: 03/13/23 | Expires: 03/12/26 | Rating: TV-14
Experience David Strathairn as reluctant Holocaust witness, Jan Karski.
Now Hear This “Piazzolla’s History with Tango”
S50 Ep13 | 53m 55s
Air Date: 04/07/23 | Expires: 04/06/26 | Rating: TV-PG
Tango to Buenos Aires, Argentina, with host Scott Yoo.
Now Hear This “Schumann: Genius and Madness”
S50 Ep14 | 53m 25s
Air Date: 04/14/23 | Expires: 04/13/26 | Rating: TV-PG
Visit Scotland, Germany and France with host Scott Yoo.
Now Hear This “Andy Akiho Found (his) Sound”
S50 Ep15 | 53m 34s
Air Date: 04/21/23 | Expires: 04/20/26 | Rating: TV-PG
Experience the creation of music from this Japanese American composer with host Scott Yoo.
Now Hear This “Albéniz: Portraits of Spain”
S50 Ep16 | 54m 25s
Air Date: 04/28/23 | Expires: 04/27/26 | Rating: TV-PG
Discover the inspirations Spain provided composer Isaac Albéniz with host Scott Yoo.
Celebrating 50 Years of Broadway’s Best
S50 Ep18 | 1h 25m 25s
Air Date: 05/12/23 | Expires: 05/11/26 | Rating: TV-PG
Enjoy a revue of Broadway shows and songs from 1973 to 2023 hosted by Sutton Foster.
Richard III
S50 Ep19 | 2h 19m 49s
Air Date: 05/19/23 | Expires: 05/18/26 | Rating: TV-14
Experience Shakespeare’s tragedy recorded from Central Park starring Danai Gurira.
Leonard Bernstein’s Kaddish Symphony
S50 Ep23 | 49m 7s
Air Date: 08/21/23 | Expires: 08/20/26 | Rating: TV-PG
Great Performances presents Leonard Bernstein’s Kaddish symphony.
Yannick – An Artist’s Journey
S49 Ep1 | 1h 49m 42s
Air Date: 09/03/21 | Expires: 09/02/24 | Rating: TV-PG
Experience the music director of the Metropolitan Opera’s meteoric rise to prominence.
The Red Shoes
S49 Ep3 | 1h 37m 53s
Air Date: 09/17/21 | Expires: 09/16/24 | Rating: TV-14
Experience this dark fairytale from Matthew Bourne with this acclaimed stage adaptation.
Now Hear This “Beethoven’s Ghost”
S49 Ep6 | 54m 25s
Air Date: 10/29/21 | Expires: 10/28/24 | Rating: TV-G
Go inside the mind of Beethoven as Scott Yoo seeks to make a recording of his music.
Great Performances: A John Williams Premiere at Tanglewood
S49 Ep8 | 1h 24m 55s
Air Date: 11/12/21 | Expires: 11/11/24 | Rating: TV-G
Experience a new violin concerto by the famed composer and other works.
Great Performances: San Francisco Symphony Reopening Night
S49 Ep9 | 1h 22m 25s
Air Date: 11/19/21 | Expires: 11/18/24 | Rating: TV-PG
Celebrate opening night of San Francisco Symphony’s season.
Coppelia
S49 Ep10 | 1h 16m 45s
Air Date: 11/26/21 | Expires: 11/25/24 | Rating: TV-PG
Enjoy this modern reboot of the 1870 ballet.
Great Performances – Reopening: The Broadway Revival
S49 Ep16 | 54m
Air Date: 01/18/22 | Expires: 01/17/25 | Rating: TV-G
Go behind the scenes of Broadway as shows reunite and re-stage after the pandemic hiatus.
Great Performances: The Conductor
S49 Ep20 | 1h 24m 55s
Air Date: 03/25/22 | Expires: 04/24/25
Follow the story of the first female conductor of a major American symphony.
Now Hear This “Amy Beach: American Romantic”
S49 Ep22 | 53m 54s
Air Date: 04/08/22 | Expires: 04/07/25 | Rating: TV-PG
Host Scott Yoo explores the musical influences of American composer Amy Beach.
Now Hear This “Florence Price and the American Migration”
S49 Ep23 | 54m 25s
Air Date: 04/15/22 | Expires: 05/14/25 | Rating: TV-PG
Host Scott Yoo follows the trail of the great African American composer Florence Price.
Now Hear This “Aaron Copland: Dean of American Music”
S49 Ep24 | 54m 55s
Air Date: 04/22/22 | Expires: 04/21/25 | Rating: TV-PG
Scott Yoo explores the life and work of Aaron Copland.
Now Hear This “New American Voices”
S49 Ep25 | 54m 25s
Air Date: 04/29/22 | Expires: 04/28/25 | Rating: TV-PG
Scott Yoo explores the work of two new American composers, Sergio Assad and Reena Esmail.
Great Performances: Anything Goes
S49 Ep27 | 2h 20m 59s
Air Date: 05/13/22 | Expires: 05/12/25 | Rating: TV-14
Enjoy Cole Porter’s classic musical led by Tony winner Sutton Foster.
Great Performances: Merry Wives
S49 Ep28 | 1h 49m 55s
Air Date: 05/20/22 | Expires: 05/19/25 | Rating: TV-14
Experience Shakespeare’s comedy from the Public Theater’s Shakespeare in the Park.
Great Performances: Keeping Company with Sondheim
S49 Ep29 | 1h 13m 31s
Air Date: 05/27/22 | Expires: 05/26/25 | Rating: TV-14
Take an inside look at the reimagined production as it returns to Broadway.
Romeo & Juliet
S48 Ep17 | 1h 34m 46s
Air Date: 04/23/21 | Expires: 04/22/25 | Rating: TV-14
In defiance of their feuding families, Romeo and Juliet risk everything to be together.
Uncle Vanya
S48 Ep18 | 2h 24m 55s
Air Date: 05/07/21 | Expires: 05/06/25 | Rating: TV-14
Tony Award nominee Conor McPherson breathes new life into Anton Chekhov’s masterpiece.
Roots of Latin Jazz
S48 Ep27 | 53m 25s
Air Date: 07/16/21 | Expires: 07/15/24 | Rating: TV-PG
Celebrate the rhythms of Latin music with performances by GRAMMY-winners.
Much Ado About Nothing
S47 Ep9 | 2h 14m 14s
Air Date: 11/22/19 | Expires: 06/30/24 | Rating: TV-PG
The Public Theater's critically acclaimed production featuring Danielle Brooks as Beatrice
Doubt from the Minnesota Opera
S46 Ep14 | 2h 18m 45s
Air Date: 01/25/19 | Rating: TV-14
Watch an adaption of the hit film where suspicion comes to a head at a Catholic school.
Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Pierre Boulez Conducts Mahler
S38 Ep1 | 1h 25m 2s
Air Date: 10/26/10 | Rating: NR
Watch the full 90-minute concert as Boulez conducts the CSO in Mahler's Symphony No. 7.
Der Rosenkavalier Final Trio
S51 Ep1 | 2m 19s
Air Date: 09/10/23
Lise Davidsen, Erin Morley, and Samantha Hankey sing an excerpt from the Act III trio.
Great Performances at the Met: Der Rosenkavalier Preview
S51 Ep1 | 30s
Air Date: 09/10/23
Strauss’s grand Viennese comedy includes Lise Davidsen, Samantha Hankey and more.
Don Giovanni, a cenar teco
S51 Ep2 | 1m 59s
Air Date: 10/01/23
Peter Mattei, Adam Plachetka, and Alexander Tsymbalyuk perform the Act II aria.
Great Performances at the Met: Don Giovanni Preview
S51 Ep2 | 30s
Air Date: 10/01/23
Peter Mattei stars in Mozart's tragicomedy "Don Giovanni."
“Square Dance” by George Balanchine
S51 Ep3 | 2m 34s
Air Date: 10/27/23
The company of New York City Ballet perform "Square Dance."
“The Times Are Racing” by Justin Peck
S51 Ep3 | 3m 10s
Air Date: 10/27/23
The company of New York City Ballet perform "The Times Are Racing."
New York City Ballet in Madrid Preview
S51 Ep3 | 30s
Air Date: 10/27/23
New York City Ballet presents an evening of works by George Balanchine and Justin Peck.
Message In A Bottle Preview
S51 Ep4 | 30s
Air Date: 11/03/23
Experience Kate Prince’s dance and theater show set to the songs of Sting.
Kate Prince’s ZooNation Performs to Fields of Gold by Sting
S51 Ep4 | 1m 26s
Air Date: 11/03/23
A family celebrates the marriage of their brother, set to the music of Sting.
ZooNation Dance Performance to Sting’s “Message In A Bottle”
S51 Ep4 | 2m 48s
Air Date: 11/03/23
In this dance show, three siblings call on fellow refugees to protest their situation.
Sting on “Message In A Bottle”
S51 Ep4 | 1m 15s
Air Date: 11/03/23
Sting discusses the core messages behind the dance program "Message in a Bottle."
“Seventeen Blows” from The Met Opera’s “Champion”
S51 Ep5 | 2m 8s
Air Date: 11/05/23
The cast of "Champion" perform an excerpt of "Seventeen Blows."
Great Performances at the Met: Champion Preview
S51 Ep5 | 30s
Air Date: 11/05/23
An opera based on the true story of boxer Emile Griffith.
Erin Morley Performs from Mozart’s “The Magic Flute”
S51 Ep6 | 2m 25s
Air Date: 12/10/23
Erin Morley, Thomas Oliemans, and Brenton Ryan sing an excerpt from "Die Zauberflöte"
Great Performances at the Met: Die Zauberflöte Preview
S51 Ep6 | 30s
Air Date: 12/10/23
Experience director Simon McBurney’s Met debut of Mozart’s opera.
Brian Cox and Nicole Ansari Examine a First Folio
S51 Ep7 | 1m 18s
Air Date: 11/17/23
Brian Cox and Nicole Ansari examine one of Shakespeare's First Folios.
The Stolen First Folio
S51 Ep7 | 4m 21s
Air Date: 11/17/23
In 1998 in Durham, England, a First Folio vanishes without a trace.
Making Shakespeare: The First Folio Preview
S51 Ep7 | 30s
Air Date: 11/17/23
Celebrate the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s First Folio.
King Charles III Examines the First Folio of King Charles I
S51 Ep7 | 1m 54s
Air Date: 11/17/23
King Charles III examines the First Folio of King Charles I.
From Vienna: The New Year’s Celebration 2024 Preview
S51 Ep8 | 30s
Air Date: 01/01/24
Celebrate the New Year with waltzes by Strauss and more.
The Vienna State Ballet Performs Strauss’ “Ischl Waltz”
S51 Ep8 | 1m 57s
Air Date: 01/01/24
Viennese dancers perform to Johan Strauss II's "Ischl Waltz."
The Beautiful Blue Danube
S51 Ep8 | 3m 15s
Air Date: 01/01/24
The Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra performs Strauss' "The Beautiful Blue Danube."
X: The Life and Times of Malcolm X Preview
S51 Ep9 | 30s
Air Date: 02/04/24
Experience Anthony Davis’s groundbreaking opera directed by Tony nominee Robert O’Hara.
Will Liverman Performs as Malcolm X
S51 Ep9 | 1m 25s
Air Date: 02/04/24
Will Liverman performs as Malcolm X in this act II aria.
The LA Phil Celebrates Frank Gehry Preview
S51 Ep10 | 30s
Air Date: 02/16/24
Celebrate 20 years at Walt Disney Concert Hall with a musical tribute to its architect.
Herbie Hancock performs “Maiden Voyage”
S51 Ep10 | 2m 31s
Air Date: 02/16/24
Herbie Hancock performs his song "Maiden Voyage"
H.E.R. Performs “Make It Rain”
S51 Ep10 | 1m 53s
Air Date: 02/16/24
H.E.R. performs Foy Vance's "Make It Rain" with the LA Phil.
Jelly Roll Performs “Bartender’s Blues”
S51 Ep11 | 2m 31s
Air Date: 02/23/24
Rapper and singer Jelly Roll performs "Bartender's Blues."
Wynonna Judd and Jamey Johnson perform “Golden Ring”
S51 Ep11 | 1m 36s
Air Date: 02/23/24
Country singers Wynonna Judd and Jamey Johnson perform George Jones' "Golden Ring."
George Jones: Still Playin’ Possum Preview
S51 Ep11 | 30s
Air Date: 02/23/24
Honor one of the most beloved stars in country music history.
Brad Paisley Performs “He Stopped Loving Her Today”
S51 Ep11 | 2m 16s
Air Date: 02/23/24
Country singer Brad Paisley performs "He Stopped Loving Her Today."
The Legacy of George Jones with Wynonna & Jelly Roll
S51 Ep11 | 2m 29s
Air Date: 02/23/24
Jelly Roll and Wynonna discuss their first memories of George Jones.
Wynonna, Dierks Bentley and More on Country Music on PBS
S51 Ep11 | 2m 4s
Air Date: 02/23/24
Jelly Roll, Wynonna Judd and Dierks Bentley discuss the legacy of country music.
Joyce DiDonato and Ryan McKinny in “Dead Man Walking”
S51 Ep12 | 1m 32s
Air Date: 03/15/24
Joyce DiDonato and Ryan McKinny perform the Act II aria.
Great Performances at the Met: Dead Man Walking Preview
S51 Ep12 | 30s
Air Date: 03/15/24
Experience Ivo van Hove’s production of composer Jake Heggie’s opera in its Met premiere.
Ailyn Pérez in “Florencia en el Amazonas”
S51 Ep13 | 1m 52s
Air Date: 04/07/24
Ailyn Pérez performs an excerpt from “Buenos días. Despierta usted temprano.”
GMET: Florencia en el Amazonas Preview
S51 Ep13 | 30s
Air Date: 04/07/24
A diva returns to South America to perform at Manaus—and to search for her lost lover.
Chloe Chua & Scott Yoo Perform the Ling Ling Violin Workout
S51 Ep14 | 4m 4s
Air Date: 04/12/24
Violinist Chloe Chua takes Scott Yoo through the Ling Ling Violin Workout.
Nine-year-old Wilson Liu Performs Prokofiev’s Prelude
S51 Ep14 | 3m 2s
Air Date: 04/12/24
Nine-year-old pianist Wilson Liu performs Prokofiev's Prelude Op. 12, No. 7.
Behind the Scenes with Cirque du Soleil’s Band
S51 Ep15 | 4m 55s
Air Date: 04/19/24
Go behind the scenes of Cirque du Soleil with music director Aaron Guidry.
Yo-Yo Ma Performs “Spiegel im Spiegel”
S51 Ep16 | 2m 11s
Air Date: 04/26/24
Yo-Yo Ma performs Arvo Pärt's "Spiegel im Spiegel, with images by the James Webb telescope
The Friendship of Yo-Yo Ma, Richard Kogan, and Lynn Chang
S51 Ep16 | 3m 52s
Air Date: 04/26/24
Yo-Yo Ma, Dr. Richard Kogan and Lynn Chang discuss their 50 years of friendship.
Now Hear This “Old Friends” Preview
S51 Ep16 | 30s
Air Date: 04/26/24
Explore how virtuosos become maestros, featuring Yo-Yo Ma, Lynn Chang and more.
Scott Yoo Meets With Augusta Read Thomas About Composing
S51 Ep17 | 4m 25s
Air Date: 05/03/24
Scott Yoo meets with composer Augusta Read Thomas to get out of a creative rut.
Now Hear This “The Composer is Yoo” Preview
S51 Ep17 | 30s
Air Date: 05/03/24
Follow host Scott Yoo’s journey to compose a piece of music for the first time.
George Gagnidze and Liudmyla Monastyrska in “Nabucco”
S51 Ep18 | 1m 44s
Air Date: 05/05/24
George Gagnidze and Liudmyla Monastyrska perform “Oh, di qual’onta aggravasi.”
Great Performances at the Met: Nabucco Preview
S51 Ep18 | 30s
Air Date: 05/05/24
Ancient Babylon comes to life in this production of Verdi’s early masterpiece.
Ato Blankson-Wood Performs Hamlet’s “To be, or not to be”
S51 Ep19 | 2m 35s
Air Date: 05/10/24
Ato Blankson-Wood performs "To be, or not to be" at the Delacorte Theater.
Solea Pfeiffer performs as Ophelia in The Public Theater’s “Hamlet”
S51 Ep19 | 2m 37s
Air Date: 05/10/24
Solea Pfeiffer performs Ophelia's flower monologue from Hamlet Act IV Scene 5.
Ato Blankson-Wood and Lorraine Toussaint in “Hamlet”
S51 Ep19 | 2m 51s
Air Date: 05/10/24
Ato Blankson-Wood (Hamlet) and Lorraine Toussaint (Gertrude) in The Public Theater's "Haml
Hamlet Preview
S51 Ep19 | 30s
Air Date: 05/10/24
Experience this Shakespearean classic directed by Tony Award winner Kenny Leon.
Hamlet in Today’s World
S51 Ep19 | 8m 17s
Air Date: 05/10/24
The cast of Hamlet discuss what it means to bring the story of Hamlet into the modern day.
Hamlet and His Relationships
S51 Ep19 | 14m 9s
Air Date: 05/10/24
The cast of Hamlet discuss what shapes their characters' interactions with one another.
Audra McDonald Performs “Will He Like Me?”
S51 Ep20 | 3m 5s
Air Date: 05/17/24
Audra McDonald performs "Will He Like Me?" from "She Loves Me."
Audra McDonald Performs “I Could Have Danced All Night”
S51 Ep20 | 2m 33s
Air Date: 05/17/24
Audra McDonald performs "I Could Have Danced All Night" from "My Fair Lady."
Audra McDonald at the London Palladium Preview
S51 Ep20 | 30s
Air Date: 05/17/24
Audra McDonald performs a repertoire of classic Broadway songs at the London Palladium.
What is Audra McDonald’s Connection to “Cornet Man”?
S51 Ep20 | 3m 34s
Air Date: 05/17/24
Audra McDonald performs "Cornet Man" and explains her special connection to the song.
Purlie Victorious Preview
S51 Ep21 | 30s
Air Date: 05/24/24
The comedic play tells the story of a Black preacher’s scheme to reclaim his inheritance.
Preparing Lutiebelle to Become Cousin Bee
S51 Ep21 | 2m 45s
Air Date: 05/24/24
Purlie (Leslie Odom, Jr.) prepares Lutiebelle by quizzing her about her "past."
Sneak Peek at Rodgers & Hammerstein’s 80th Anniversary
S51 Ep22 | 30s
Air Date: 05/31/24
Enjoy a sneak peek from the star-studded concert.
Patrick Wilson Performs “Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin”
S51 Ep22 | 2m 36s
Air Date: 05/31/24
Patrick Wilson performs "Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin" from "Oklahoma
Patrick Wilson Performs “Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin”
S51 Ep22 | 2m 36s
Air Date: 05/31/24
Patrick Wilson performs "Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin" from "Oklahoma."
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s 80th Anniversary Preview
S51 Ep22 | 30s
Air Date: 05/31/24
Features an all-star cast at London’s Theatre Royal Drury Lane.
Black Lucy and the Bard Preview
S50 Ep1 | 30s
Air Date: 09/16/22
Explore Shakespeare’s love life in this ballet featuring music by Rhiannon Giddens.
Shakespeare and Lucy Meet
S50 Ep1 | 3m 5s
Air Date: 09/16/22
Shakespeare (Owen Thorne) and Lucy (Claudia Monja) meet for the first time.
Behind the Scenes of “Black Lucy and the Bard”
S50 Ep1 | 5m 5s
Air Date: 09/16/22
Behind the Scenes of "Black Lucy and the Bard."
Black Lucy & The Fair Youth
S50 Ep1 | 2m 32s
Air Date: 09/16/22
Caroline Randall Williams introduces a party that Lucy and Shakespeare may have attended.
Intimate Apparel Preview
S50 Ep2 | 30s
Air Date: 09/23/22
Experience this powerful opera with a libretto by Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage.
Who is George Armstrong?
S50 Ep2 | 2m 46s
Air Date: 09/23/22
Esther receives a letter from a mysterious suitor.
No One Does it For Us
S50 Ep2 | 3m 4s
Air Date: 09/23/22
Esther and Mayme envision their dreams for the future.
Behind the Scenes of “Intimate Apparel”
S50 Ep2 | 3m 7s
Air Date: 09/23/22
Lynn Nottage speaks with cast members Kearstin Piper Brown and Chabrelle Williams.
Nadine Sierra Performs “Regnava nel Silenzio”
S50 Ep3 | 1m 34s
Air Date: 10/02/22
Soprano Nadine Sierra performs "Regnava nel Silenzio" in Lucia di Lammermoor.
Great Performances at the Met: Lucia di Lammermoor Preview
S50 Ep3 | 30s
Air Date: 10/02/22
Soprano Nadine Sierra returns to the stage in one of opera's most formidable roles.
Great Performances at the Met: Hamlet Preview
S50 Ep4 | 30s
Air Date: 11/06/22
Experience this contemporary opera based on Shakespeare’s masterpiece.
Allan Clayton Performs “To be, or not to be”
S50 Ep4 | 2m
Air Date: 11/06/22
Allan Clayton performs an excerpt from Hamlet's famous soliloquy, "To be, or not to be."
NY Philharmonic Reopening of David Geffen Hall Preview
S50 Ep5 | 30s
Air Date: 11/04/22
Celebrate the New York Philharmonic's return to its revitalized home.
Behind the Scenes of the Reopening of David Geffen Hall
S50 Ep5 | 1m 1s
Air Date: 11/04/22
Go behind the scenes of the reopening of David Geffen Hall during its first rehearsal.
NY Phil Plays Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy”
S50 Ep5 | 2m
Air Date: 11/04/22
Watch the NY Phil play the finale of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9, "Ode to Joy."
NY Phil Performs Angélica Negrón’s “You Are the Prelude”
S50 Ep5 | 2m 11s
Air Date: 11/04/22
The New York Philharmonic performs the world premiere of "You Are the Prelude."
Josh Groban’s Great Big Radio City Show Preview
S50 Ep6 | 30s
Air Date: 11/25/22
Experience the world-renowned baritone performing songs from many musical genres.
Josh Groban on Collaborating with Other Artists
S50 Ep6 | 2m 52s
Air Date: 11/25/22
Listen to Josh Groban talk about collaborating with Denée Benton, Tiler Peck and more.
Josh Groban on the Power of Choirs
S50 Ep6 | 1m 27s
Air Date: 11/25/22
Josh Groban speaks on why he thinks singing in choirs is great training for young singers.
Josh Groban Performs “Bring Him Home”
S50 Ep6 | 1m 27s
Air Date: 11/25/22
Josh Groban performs "Bring Him Home" from "Les Misérables."
Sneak Peak of “Josh Groban’s Great Big Radio City Show”
S50 Ep6 | 13m 34s
Air Date: 11/25/22 | Expires: 12/24/24
Get a sneak peek at the program, featuring "The Impossible Dream" and "The Fullest."
From Vienna: The New Year’s Celebration 2023 Preview
S50 Ep7 | 30s
Air Date: 01/01/23
Celebrate the new year with this annual classical music celebration.
Franz von Suppè’s “Isabella Overture”
S50 Ep7 | 1m 42s
Air Date: 01/01/23
The Vienna Philharmonic performs Franz von Suppè's "Isabella Overture."
Josef Strauss’ “Pearls of Love” Waltz
S50 Ep7 | 1m 27s
Air Date: 01/01/23
Performers from the Vienna State Ballet dance to Josef Strauss' "Pearls of Love" waltz.
Movies for Grownups Awards 2023 Preview
S50 Ep8 | 30s
Air Date: 02/17/23
AARP’s Movies for Grownups hosted by Alan Cumming.
Jamie Lee Curtis Wins Career Achievement Award
S50 Ep8 | 1m 36s
Air Date: 02/17/23
Watch Jamie Lee Curtis accept Movies for Grownups' Career Achievement Award.
Highlights from Movies for Grownups 2023
S50 Ep8 | 2m 14s
Air Date: 02/17/23
Watch highlights from this year's awards.
Michelle Yeoh Wins Best Actress
S50 Ep8 | 3m 31s
Air Date: 02/17/23
Michelle Yeoh wins the Movies for Grownups Award for Best Actress.
Judd Hirsch Accepts Best Supporting Actor Award
S50 Ep8 | 2m 47s
Air Date: 02/17/23
Judd Hirsch wins the Movies for Grownups Award for Best Supporting Actor.
Battle and Norman’s Influence on Angel Blue
S50 Ep9 | 2m 26s
Air Date: 02/24/23
Angel Blue talks about how the "Spirituals in Concert" influenced her love of opera.
Why Battle & Norman’s Spirituals Concert Mattered to NYC
S50 Ep9 | 3m 3s
Air Date: 02/24/23
Novelist and playwright Darryl Pinckney reflects on the concert's impact.
Composer Evelyn Simpson Curenton on “Spirituals in Concert”
S50 Ep9 | 2m 5s
Air Date: 02/24/23
Composer Evelyn Simpson Curenton discusses how she composed "Spirituals in Concert."
The Magic of Spirituals Preview
S50 Ep9 | 30s
Air Date: 02/24/23
Glimpse behind the curtain at Kathleen Battle and Jessye Norman’s famed concert.
The Invasion of Poland
S50 Ep10 | 2m 54s
Air Date: 03/13/23
David Strathairn as Jan Karski reenacts the invasion of Poland.
A Plea to Churchill and Roosevelt During the Holocaust
S50 Ep10 | 1m 39s
Air Date: 03/13/23
A politician in exile writes to Churchill and Roosevelt to intervene in the Holocaust.
Remember This Preview
S50 Ep10 | 30s
Air Date: 03/13/23
Experience David Strathairn as reluctant Holocaust witness, Jan Karski.
Behind the Scenes of “Remember This”
S50 Ep10 | 2m 1s
Air Date: 03/13/23
Listen to the creative team explain how they adapted the play for the screen.
The Legacy of Jan Karski
S50 Ep10 | 1m 15s
Air Date: 03/13/23
Explore the legacy of Jan Karski, reluctant World War II hero and Holocaust witness.
Remembering Jan Karski
S50 Ep10 | 19m 52s
Air Date: 03/13/23
"Remembering Jan Karski" goes behind the scenes of the remarkable film, "Remember This."
Great Performances at the Met: The Hours Preview
S50 Ep11 | 30s
Air Date: 03/17/23
Renée Fleming makes her return to the Met in this new opera.
Renée Fleming, Kelli O’Hara, & Joyce DiDonato Perform a Trio
S50 Ep11 | 1m 26s
Air Date: 03/17/23
Renée Fleming, Kelli O’Hara, and Joyce DiDonato perform the final trio from "The Hours."
Renée Fleming performs “Funny How Dreams Have a Way”
S50 Ep11 | 1m 12s
Air Date: 03/17/23
Renée Fleming performs as Clarissa Vaughan in "The Hours."
Kelli O’Hara & Joyce DiDonato sing “How is it possible?”
S50 Ep11 | 1m 43s
Air Date: 03/17/23
Kelli O'Hara and Joyce DiDonato perform "How is it possible?" from "The Hours."
Great Performances at the Met: La Traviata Preview
S50 Ep12 | 29s
Air Date: 04/02/23
Nadine Sierra stars as the opera’s heroine, the self-sacrificing courtesan Violetta.
“Libiamo, ne’ lieti calici” from La Traviata
S50 Ep12 | 1m 37s
Air Date: 04/02/23
Nadine Sierra and Stephen Costello perform "Libiamo, ne’ lieti calici."
A Master Violinist Gets a Violin Lesson
S50 Ep13 | 3m 15s
Air Date: 04/07/23
Watch Scott Yoo get a lesson in playing tango.
Julio de Caro’s Strange Violin
S50 Ep13 | 2m 43s
Air Date: 04/07/23
Watch host Scott Yoo play Julio de Caro's violín-corneta.
Now Hear This “Piazzolla’s History with Tango” Preview
S50 Ep13 | 30s
Air Date: 04/07/23
Tango to Buenos Aires, Argentina, with host Scott Yoo.
A (Short) History of Tango in Buenos Aires
S50 Ep13 | 1m 2s
Air Date: 04/07/23
Learn about the history of tango in Buenos Aires.
Did Schumann Have Bipolar Disorder?
S50 Ep14 | 5m 4s
Air Date: 04/14/23
Scott Yoo and Dr. Richard Kogan discuss the creativity and mental illness of Schumann.
Schumann’s 78 Key Piano
S50 Ep14 | 3m 34s
Air Date: 04/14/23
Take a look at Schumann's 78-key piano and listen to a performance of his piano quintet.
Now Hear This “Schumann: Genius and Madness” Preview
S50 Ep14 | 30s
Air Date: 04/14/23
Visit Scotland, Germany and France with host Scott Yoo.
How Other Composers Changed Schumann’s Work
S50 Ep14 | 1m 30s
Air Date: 04/14/23
Learn how other musicians and composers changed Schumann's works.
Andy Akiho and the Steelpan Drum
S50 Ep15 | 3m 37s
Air Date: 04/21/23
Andy Akiho and Scott Yoo play his piece for steelpan drum and violin.
Andy Akiho’s “Aka” Steel Drum Performance
S50 Ep15 | 2m 33s
Air Date: 04/21/23
Andy Akiho performs his trio "Aka" for bass, drums and steelpan drums.
Now Hear This “Andy Akiho Found (his) Sound” Preview
S50 Ep15 | 30s
Air Date: 04/21/23
Experience the creation of music from this Japanese American composer with host Scott Yoo.
How Spain Shaped Albéniz
S50 Ep16 | 2m 57s
Air Date: 04/28/23
Manuel Barrueco and Juan Pérez Floristán discuss how Albéniz was influenced by Spain.
Ballet Flameco de Andalucia Performs Albéniz’s “El Puerto”
S50 Ep16 | 2m 43s
Air Date: 04/28/23
Watch Ballet Flamenco de Andalucia perform a piece choreographed to Albéniz's "El Puerto."
Now Hear This “Albéniz: Portraits of Spain” Preview
S50 Ep16 | 30s
Air Date: 04/28/23
Discover the inspirations Spain provided composer Isaac Albéniz with host Scott Yoo.
Great Performances at the Met: Fedora Preview
S50 Ep17 | 30s
Air Date: 05/07/23
Umberto Giordano’s drama stars soprano Sonya Yoncheva.
Piotr Beczala Performs “Amor ti vieta” from “Fedora”
S50 Ep17 | 1m 33s
Air Date: 05/07/23
Piotr Beczała sings an excerpt from Loris Ipanoff’s Act II aria.
Celebrating 50 Years of Broadway’s Best Preview
S50 Ep18 | 30s
Air Date: 05/12/23
Enjoy a revue of Broadway shows and songs from 1973 to 2023 hosted by Sutton Foster.
Corbin Bleu performs “That’s How You Jazz”
S50 Ep18 | 1m 30s
Air Date: 05/12/23
Corbin Bleu performs this exhilarating tap number from "Jelly's Last Jam."
Sutton Foster Performs “Being Alive”
S50 Ep18 | 2m 7s
Air Date: 05/12/23
Sutton Foster performs "Being Alive" from Stephen Sondheim's "Company"
Rob McClure’s Broadway Medley of Musicals 2003-2023
S50 Ep18 | 4m 12s
Air Date: 05/12/23
Rob McClure performs an homage to the last twenty years of Broadway.
Sara Bareilles & Jessie Mueller Sing “She Used to Be Mine”
S50 Ep18 | 1m 48s
Air Date: 05/12/23
Sara Bareilles and Jessie Mueller perform "She Used to Be Mine" from "Waitress."
My Favorite Memory of Great Performances and PBS
S50 Ep18 | 4m 8s
Air Date: 05/12/23
Watch your favorite stars discuss their history with Great Performances and PBS.
Chita Rivera performs “All That Jazz”
S50 Ep18 | 3m 9s
Air Date: 05/12/23
Chita Rivera performs "All That Jazz" at the Great Performances gala.
Highlights from Richard III
S50 Ep19 | 3m 11s
Air Date: 05/19/23
Watch highlights from "Richard III," starring Danai Gurira.
Richard III Preview
S50 Ep19 | 30s
Air Date: 05/19/23
Experience Shakespeare’s tragedy recorded from Central Park starring Danai Gurira.
Queen Margaret’s Curses
S50 Ep19 | 3m 33s
Air Date: 05/19/23
Queen Margaret (Sharon Washington) curses the house of York.
The Duchess of York Curses Richard III
S50 Ep19 | 1m 46s
Air Date: 05/19/23
The Duchess of York (Monique Holt) curses her son, Richard III (Danai Gurira).
Creating an Inclusive Richard III
S50 Ep19 | 1m 57s
Air Date: 05/19/23
Danai Gurira, Ali Stroker and Monique Holt discuss diversity and inclusion in Richard III.
Translating Shakespeare into ASL
S50 Ep19 | 2m 1s
Air Date: 05/19/23
Monique Holt explains how she translates Shakespeare into ASL.
Danai Gurira Performs Richard III’s Opening Monologue
S50 Ep19 | 2m 35s
Air Date: 05/19/23
Danai Gurira performs the opening monologue of Richard III.
“Dei tuoi figli”
S50 Ep20 | 2m 25s
Air Date: 06/16/23
Sondra Radvanovsky performs "Dei tuoi figli" in Medea.
Great Performances at the Met: Medea Preview
S50 Ep20 | 30s
Air Date: 06/16/23
Sondra Radvanovsky portrays the mythic sorceress in this Met premiere.
Piotr Beczała and Tamara Wilson in Lohengrin
S50 Ep21 | 1m 56s
Air Date: 07/09/23
Tamara Wilson and Piotr Beczała sing “Das süße Lied verhallt” from "Lohengrin."
Great Performances at the Met: Lohengrin Preview
S50 Ep21 | 30s
Air Date: 07/09/23
Tenor Piotr Beczała leads the cast in the title role of the mysterious swan knight.
Michael Volle as Falstaff at the Met
S50 Ep22 | 2m 44s
Air Date: 08/06/23
Michael Volle performs an excerpt of “Sei polli, sei scellini” from "Falstaff."
Great Performances at the Met: Falstaff Preview
S50 Ep22 | 32s
Air Date: 08/06/23
Michael Volle performs his first Verdi role at the Met as the knight Falstaff.
Leonard Bernstein’s Kaddish Symphony Preview
S50 Ep23 | 30s
Air Date: 08/21/23
Great Performances presents Leonard Bernstein’s Kaddish symphony.
Marin Alsop on Bernstein’s “Kaddish”
S50 Ep23 | 2m 49s
Air Date: 08/21/23
Conductor Marin Alsop discusses the history behind Leonard Bernstein's "Kaddish."
Jaye Ladymore Performs Bernstein’s “Kaddish”
S50 Ep23 | 2m 1s
Air Date: 08/21/23
Actor Jaye Ladymore performs a section of Bernstein's "Kaddish" as the Speaker.
Janai Brugger Performs Leonard Bernstein’s “Kaddish”
S50 Ep23 | 2m 56s
Air Date: 08/21/23
Soprano Janai Brugger performs a section of Leonard Bernstein's "Kaddish."
Elīna Garanča Sings the Habanera from Bizet’s “Carmen”
S50 Ep24 | 2m 25s
Air Date: 08/25/23
Elīna Garanča Sings the Habanera with the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra.
Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night Concert 2023 Preview
S50 Ep24 | 30s
Air Date: 08/25/23
Great Performances presents the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra’s summer night concert.
Lili Boulanger’s “Of A Spring Morning”
S50 Ep24 | 1m 54s
Air Date: 08/25/23
The Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra performs a section of “Of A Spring Morning”
Yannick Reminisces About His Musical Childhood
S49 Ep1 | 1m 34s
Air Date: 09/03/21
Yannick reminisces about his artistic upbringing and how he fell in love with music.
Musical Rehearsal for “Dialogues des Carmélites”
S49 Ep1 | 1m 28s
Air Date: 09/03/21
Yannick conducts an early rehearsal for the Met's production of "Dialogues des Carmélites"
Yannick – An Artist’s Journey Preview
S49 Ep1 | 30s
Air Date: 09/03/21
Experience the music director of the Metropolitan Opera’s meteoric rise to prominence.
Great Performances – Verdi’s Requiem: The Met Remembers 9/11
S49 Ep2 | 30s
Air Date: 09/11/21
Honor the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks featuring the Met orchestra and more.
The Party Audition
S49 Ep3 | 1m 34s
Air Date: 08/16/21
Aspiring dancer Victoria Page auditions for impresario Boris Lermontov.
Highlights from “The Red Shoes”
S49 Ep3 | 1m 34s
Air Date: 09/17/21
Enjoy highlights from Matthew Bourne's "The Red Shoes."
The Red Shoes Preview
S49 Ep3 | 30s
Air Date: 09/17/21
Experience this dark fairytale from Matthew Bourne with this acclaimed stage adaptation.
The Red Shoes: From Film to Stage
S49 Ep3 | 3m 33s
Air Date: 09/17/21
Matthew Bourne explains how he integrated dance into "The Red Shoes."
Highlights from Radvanovsky & Beczala in Concert
S49 Ep4 | 3m 41s
Air Date: 08/17/21
Soprano Sondra Radvanovsky and tenor Piotr Beczała perform highlights from their concert.
Sondra Radvanovsky and Piotr Beczala in Concert Preview
S49 Ep4 | 30s
Air Date: 10/01/21
From Wuppertal, Germany, this world-famous soprano-tenor pair perform arias and duets.
Bésame Mucho
S49 Ep5 | 2m 29s
Air Date: 10/08/21
Nadine Sierra, Ailyn Pérez and Isabel Leonard Sing "Bésame Mucho."
Three Divas at Versailles Preview
S49 Ep5 | 30s
Air Date: 10/08/21
Isabel Leonard joins Nadine Sierra and Ailyn Pérez to perform timeless selections.
Behind the Scenes | Three Divas at Versailles
S49 Ep5 | 47s
Air Date: 10/08/21
Get an inside look at the magic behind Three Divas at Versailles.
Beethoven Interrupts His “Kreutzer” Sonata
S49 Ep6 | 1m 20s
Air Date: 10/29/21
Scott Yoo and Anna Polonsky Play Beethoven's "Kreutzer" Sonata.
What was Beethoven’s Favorite Key?
S49 Ep6 | 1m 47s
Air Date: 10/29/21
Scott Yoo and his fellow musicians discuss what they think was Beethoven's favorite key.
Now Hear This “Beethoven’s Ghost” Official Preview
S49 Ep6 | 30s
Air Date: 10/29/21
Go inside the mind of Beethoven as Scott Yoo seeks to make a recording of his music.
Wagnerians in Concert Preview
S49 Ep7 | 30s
Air Date: 11/05/21
A quartet of some of opera’s most powerful and dramatic singers comes together in Germany.
Highlights from Wagnerians in Concert
S49 Ep7 | 3m 52s
Air Date: 11/05/21
Enjoy highlights from Wagnerians in Concert, filmed in Wiesbaden, Germany.
5 Fabulous Facts: John Williams
S49 Ep8 | 1m 13s
Air Date: 11/12/21
Learn five facts about the Oscar-winning composer, John Wil