The Riddle of Bach | Preview
Great Performances
The Riddle of Bach | Preview
Great Performances
Air Date: 09/27/19
Scott Yoo goes to Germany to learn Bach’s sonatas and partitas, widely considered among the greatest works ever written for solo violin. There, Yoo discovers a riddle Bach left behind in his portrait. In trying to solve it, Yoo and his wife, leading flutist Alice Dade, discover that Bach based his melodic style on Vivaldi and his rhythms on the music of the French court.
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 Williams.
Anne-Sophie Mutter Performs John Williams’ Violin Concerto
S49 Ep8 | 1m 57s
Air Date: 11/12/21
Watch Anne-Sophie Mutter perform an excerpt from John Williams' Violin Concerto No. 2.
“Starburst” by Jessie Montgomery performed by BSO
S49 Ep8 | 2m 14s
Air Date: 11/12/21
Watch this excerpt from "Starburst" performed by the Boston Symphony Orchestra.
John Williams & Anne-Sophie Mutter Talk Composing and More
S49 Ep8 | 25m 55s
Air Date: 11/12/21
Hear composer John Williams' talk violins, composing and more.
A John Williams Premiere at Tanglewood Preview
S49 Ep8 | 30s
Air Date: 11/12/21
Experience a new violin concerto by the famed composer and other works.
Collaborating on San Francisco Symphony’s Reopening Night
S49 Ep9 | 3m 5s
Air Date: 11/19/21
Alonzo King, esperanza spalding & Esa-Pekka Salonen discuss the power of collaboration.
San Francisco Symphony Reopening Night Preview
S49 Ep9 | 30s
Air Date: 11/19/21
Celebrate opening night of San Francisco Symphony’s season.
San Francisco Symphony Performs with esperanza spalding
S49 Ep9 | 3m 40s
Air Date: 11/19/21
Watch San Francisco Symphony and esperanza spalding perform Wayne Shorter’s “Gaia."
Behind the Curtain | Coppelia
S49 Ep10 | 2m 59s
Air Date: 11/26/21
Go behind the curtain with Michaela DePrince (Swan) on the set of "Coppelia."
Swan’s Dream Ballet with Franz in Coppelia
S49 Ep10 | 1m 47s
Air Date: 11/26/21
Swan (Michaela DePrince) dreams of being with her crush, Franz (Daniel Camargo).
Unforgettable With Love – Natalie Cole Preview
S49 Ep12 | 30s
Air Date: 11/27/21
Enjoy this special encore of Natalie Cole’s Emmy-winning concert.
Unforgettable, by Natalie Cole & Nat King Cole
S49 Ep12 | 3m 37s
Air Date: 11/27/21
Watch this duet between Natalie Cole and Nat King Coel as they sing "Unforgettable."
Highlights from Bryn Terfel & Friends in Concert
S49 Ep13 | 3m
Air Date: 12/03/21
Watch Bryn Terfel and the Welsh folk group Calan perform highlights from their concert.
GP at the Met: Bryn Terfel & Friends in Concert Preview
S49 Ep13 | 30s
Air Date: 12/03/21
The legendary bass-baritone Sir Bryn Terfel performs a holiday program.
Excerpts from Great Performances at the Met: New Year’s Eve
S49 Ep14 | 5m 45s
Air Date: 12/31/21
Ring in the New Year with Angel Blue, Pretty Yende, Javier Camarena and Matthew Polenzani.
Great Performances at the Met: New Year’s Eve Gala Preview
S49 Ep14 | 30s
Air Date: 12/31/21
The Met rings in the new year with a gala performance featuring opera's biggest stars.
From Vienna: The New Year’s Celebration 2022 Preview
S49 Ep15 | 30s
Air Date: 01/01/22
Ring in the new year at the Musikverein with Vienna Philharmonic and host Hugh Bonneville.
To the Hunt!
S49 Ep15 | 2m 12s
Air Date: 01/01/22
The Vienna Philharmonic performs Johann Strauss Jr.'s "To the Hunt!"
Broadway Is…
S49 Ep16 | 1m 26s
Air Date: 01/18/22
Listen to these Broadway stars discuss what the word "Broadway" means to them.
Reopening: The Broadway Revival Preview
S49 Ep16 | 30s
Air Date: 01/18/22
Go behind the scenes of Broadway as shows reunite and re-stage after the pandemic hiatus.
Reopening “Wicked”
S49 Ep16 | 3m 35s
Air Date: 01/18/22
Go behind the scenes of the special reopening night of "Wicked."
Back to the Rehearsal Room
S49 Ep16 | 5m 33s
Air Date: 01/18/22
Go into the Rehearsal Rooms of Waitress, Aladdin and Tina: The Tina Turner Musical.
René Pape performs Scene VII of Boris Godunov
S49 Ep17 | 2m 29s
Air Date: 02/06/22
René Pape performs a section of the final scene of Mussorgsky's Boris Godunov.
Great Performances at the Met: Boris Godunov Preview
S49 Ep17 | 30s
Air Date: 02/06/22
Bass René Pape reprises his portrayal of the tortured tsar.
Erin Morley Performs as Eurydice
S49 Ep18 | 2m 5s
Air Date: 03/06/22
Soprano Erin Morley sings an excerpt of "This is what it is to love an artist"
Great Performances at the Met: Eurydice Preview
S49 Ep18 | 30s
Air Date: 03/06/22
With a libretto by Sarah Ruhl, the opera reimagines the familiar tale from Eurydice’s view
Movies for Grownups with AARP the Magazine Preview
S49 Ep19 | 30s
Air Date: 03/18/22
Movies for Grownups with AARP the Magazine advocates for the 50-plus audience by fighting
Spotlighting Movies for Grownups Awards
S49 Ep19 | 1m 17s
Air Date: 03/18/22
AARP’s Movies for Grownups advocates for the 50-plus audience by fighting ageism.
Belfast Wins Best Picture / Best Movie for Grownups
S49 Ep19 | 2m 48s
Air Date: 03/18/22
Director Kenneth Branagh and actress Judi Dench discuss their film "Belfast."
Lily Tomlin Accepts Career Achievement Award
S49 Ep19 | 3m 19s
Air Date: 03/18/22
Lily Tomlin accepts the Career Achievement Award at the Movies for Grownups Awards 2022.
Tony Kushner and Rita Moreno Discuss “West Side Story”
S49 Ep19 | 4m 2s
Air Date: 03/18/22
Tony Kushner and Rita Moreno discuss Kushner's screenplay for "West Side Story."
The Conductor Preview
S49 Ep20 | 30s
Air Date: 03/25/22
Follow the story of the first female conductor of a major American symphony.
Marin Alsop on Female Conductors
S49 Ep20 | 2m 7s
Air Date: 03/25/22
Marin Alsop teaches the next generation of female conductors.
Learning from Leonard Bernstein
S49 Ep20 | 2m 47s
Air Date: 03/25/22
Marin Alsop reflects on working with Leonard Bernstein.
Marin Alsop & Scott Yoo on Conducting & Classical Music
S49 Ep20 | 32m 46s
Air Date: 03/25/22
Marin Alsop and Scott Yoo discuss their careers, the pandemic and what they love about con
Highlights: Fire Shut Up In My Bones
S49 Ep21 | 3m
Air Date: 04/01/22
Watch highlights from Fire Shut Up in My Bones.
Latonia Moore performs “Leave it in the Road”
S49 Ep21 | 2m 17s
Air Date: 04/01/22
Latonia Moore as Billie performs "Leave it in the Road," the pivotal Act I aria.
Fire Shut Up In My Bones Preview
S49 Ep21 | 30s
Air Date: 04/01/22
Fire Shut Up In My Bones tells the story of a young man’s journey to overcome past trauma.
Boston’s Gaelic Music Jam Session
S49 Ep22 | 3m 48s
Air Date: 04/08/22
Scott Yoo visits Boston to learn more about the early career of Amy Beach.
Amy Beach’s “Hermit Thrush At Morn” and “Beach Romance”
S49 Ep22 | 3m
Air Date: 04/08/22
Scott Yoo and pianist Ieva Jokubaviciute play Amy Beach's "Hermit Thrush At Morn."
Now Hear This “Amy Beach: American Romantic” Preview
S49 Ep22 | 30s
Air Date: 04/08/22
Host Scott Yoo explores the musical influences of American composer Amy Beach.
Breaking Down Florence Price’s Piano Sonata
S49 Ep23 | 3m 56s
Air Date: 04/15/22
Host Scott Yoo and pianist Michelle Cann break down Florence Price's Piano Sonata.
The Lost Manuscripts of Composer Florence Price
S49 Ep23 | 4m 15s
Air Date: 04/15/22
Scott Yoo travels Arkansas to examine Florence Price's lost manuscripts.
5 Facts About Florence Price
S49 Ep23 | 1m 35s
Air Date: 04/15/22
Learn five facts about American composer Florence Price.
“Florence Price and the American Migration” Preview
S49 Ep23 | 29s
Air Date: 04/15/22
Host Scott Yoo follows the trail of the great African American composer Florence Price.
The Jewish Tune That Inspired Composer Aaron Copland
S49 Ep24 | 4m 22s
Air Date: 04/22/22
Learn how Aaron Copland drew inspiration from his Jewish roots.
Aaron Copland’s Ideas on Film Scores
S49 Ep24 | 5m 14s
Air Date: 04/22/22
Scott Yoo and Copland expert John Novacek discuss Aaron Copland's film career.
“Aaron Copland: Dean of American Music” Preview
S49 Ep24 | 30s
Air Date: 04/22/22
Scott Yoo explores the life and work of Aaron Copland.
Samba and Brazilian Maxixe with Sergio Assad
S49 Ep25 | 4m 15s
Air Date: 04/29/22
Scott Yoo travels to Chicago to learn about the music that shaped composer Sergio Assad.
Breaking Down Classical Indian Music: Raga and Tala
S49 Ep25 | 5m 39s
Air Date: 04/29/22
Reena Esmail breaks down the difference between raga and tala in Indian music.
Now Hear This “New American Voices” Preview
S49 Ep25 | 30s
Air Date: 04/29/22
Scott Yoo explores the work of two new American composers, Sergio Assad and Reena Esmail.
You Are My Charming Prince from “Cinderella”
S49 Ep26 | 1m 43s
Air Date: 05/08/22
Isabel Leonard and Emily D'Angelo perform "You Are My Charming Prince" from "Cinderella."
Great Performances at the Met: Cinderella Preview
S49 Ep26 | 29s
Air Date: 05/08/22
Mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard stars as the rags-to-riches princess.
Sutton Foster Performs “Anything Goes”
S49 Ep27 | 2m 10s
Air Date: 05/13/22
Watch Sutton Foster perform the Cole Porter classic "Anything Goes."
“Blow, Gabriel, Blow” from “Anything Goes”
S49 Ep27 | 1m 50s
Air Date: 05/13/22
Sutton Foster performs "Blow Gabriel Blow" from "Anything Goes."
Sutton Foster and Robert Lindsey perform “Friendship”
S49 Ep27 | 2m
Air Date: 05/13/22
Watch Sutton Foster and Robert Lindsey perform "Friendship."
Anything Goes Preview
S49 Ep27 | 30s
Air Date: 05/13/22
Enjoy Cole Porter’s classic musical led by Tony winner Sutton Foster.
Sutton Foster and Kathleen Marshall on “Anything Goes”
S49 Ep27 | 7m 9s
Air Date: 05/13/22
Listen to Sutton Foster and director Kathleen Marshall on reviving "Anything Goes."
Falstaff’s Plan and Pistol’s Revenge
S49 Ep28 | 3m 1s
Air Date: 05/20/22
Falstaff plans to woo Madam Page and Madam Ford, and Pistol sees his opportunity.
Great Performances: Merry Wives Preview
S49 Ep28 | 30s
Air Date: 05/20/22
Experience Shakespeare’s comedy from the Public Theater’s Shakespeare in the Park.
The Merry Wives’ Revenge on Falstaff
S49 Ep28 | 4m 8s
Air Date: 05/20/22
Madam Ford and Madam Page get their revenge on Falstaff in the laundry room.
Adapting Merry Wives For Today’s Audiences
S49 Ep28 | 5m 6s
Air Date: 05/20/22
Hear from the cast and crew behind Merry Wives about they made the play resonate today.
The Cast of Merry Wives Share Their Favorite Lines
S49 Ep28 | 2m 41s
Air Date: 05/20/22
Watch as the cast of Merry Wives share their favorite lines from the show.
If the Merry Wives Cast Could Switch Roles
S49 Ep28 | 2m 27s
Air Date: 05/20/22
The cast of Merry Wives contemplate what role other than their own they'd like to play.
Merry Wives Receive Falstaff’s Letters
S49 Ep28 | 2m 36s
Air Date: 05/20/22
Madam Ford and Madam Page receive Falstaff's love letters.
Changing Amy to Jamie in Broadway’s “Company”
S49 Ep29 | 2m 43s
Air Date: 05/27/22
Matt Doyle discusses the decision to gender-bend "I'm Not Getting Married Today."
Changing Bobby to Bobbie in Broadway’s “Company”
S49 Ep29 | 2m 36s
Air Date: 05/27/22
Listen to Katrina Lenk and Cynthia Nixon discuss gender-bending the character of Bobby.
Keeping Company with Sondheim Preview
S49 Ep29 | 30s
Air Date: 05/27/22
Take an inside look at the reimagined production as it returns to Broadway.
Sondheim and The Character of Bobby
S49 Ep29 | 2m 20s
Air Date: 05/27/22
Stephen Sondheim, Cynthia Nixon and Hilton Als discuss the character of Bobby.
Behind the Scenes of Broadway’s “Company” with Patti LuPone
S49 Ep29 | 9m 39s
Air Date: 05/27/22
Get a behind-the-scenes look into the rehearsal room of "Company."
Piotr Beczała Performs “La donna è mobile”
S49 Ep30 | 2m 17s
Air Date: 06/17/22
Piotr Beczała sings the Duke's Act III aria in "Rigoletto."
“Cortigiani, vil razza dannata” from “Rigoletto”
S49 Ep30 | 4m 32s
Air Date: 06/17/22
Quinn Kelsey sings Rigoletto’s Act II aria "Cortigiani, vil razza dannata."
Great Performances at the Met: Rigoletto Preview
S49 Ep30 | 30s
Air Date: 06/17/22
Baritone Quinn Kelsey portrays the title role of Rigoletto in Verdi’s timeless tragedy.
Lise Davidsen Sings “Es gibt ein Reich”
S49 Ep31 | 2m 35s
Air Date: 07/03/22
Lise Davidson sings "Es gibt ein Reich," from "Ariadne Auf Naxos."
Ariadne auf Naxos Preview
S49 Ep31 | 30s
Air Date: 07/03/22
Soprano Lise Davidsen brings one of her signature roles to the Met.
Jamie Barton sings “O Don Fatal”
S49 Ep32 | 1m 3s
Air Date: 08/07/22
Jamie Barton (Eboli) sings the Act IV aria in "Don Carlos."
Great Performances at the Met: Don Carlos Preview
S49 Ep32 | 30s
Air Date: 08/07/22
The Met presents "Don Carlos," Verdi’s epic opera of doomed love among royalty.
Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night Concert 2022 Preview
S49 Ep33 | 30s
Air Date: 08/26/22
Enjoy Vienna Philharmonic’s annual summer night concert at Austria’s Schönbrunn Palace.
Cellist Gautier Capuçon Plays Concerto for Cello No.1
S49 Ep33 | 2m 30s
Air Date: 08/26/22
Cellist Gautier Capuçon plays Camille Saint-Säens’ Concerto for Cello No. 1.
Viennese Spirit Waltz from Vienna Philharmonic
S49 Ep33 | 2m 28s
Air Date: 08/26/22
The Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra performs Johann Strauss Jr.'s "Viennese Spirit" waltz.
Yonghoon Lee Performs “Nessun dorma”
S49 Ep34 | 45s
Air Date: 09/04/22
Yonghoon Lee sings "Nessun dorma" in "Turandot."
Great Performances at the Met: Turandot Preview
S49 Ep34 | 30s
Air Date: 09/04/22
Enjoy opera superstar Liudmyla Monastyrska in the title role of the legendary princess.
Romeo and Juliet Preview
S48 Ep1 | 30s
Air Date: 09/11/20
Experience a film by Kenneth MacMillan’s ballet with dancers from The Royal Ballet.
Romeo & Juliet’s Romantic Rendezvous
S48 Ep1 | 2m 47s
Air Date: 09/11/20
Romeo beckons Juliet down from her balcony and they share a romantic dance together.
Romeo & Juliet’s Secret Dance
S48 Ep1 | 2m 14s
Air Date: 09/11/20
Romeo and Juliet share a secret dance at the party until Tybalt interrupts.
The Making of Romeo and Juliet: Beyond Words
S48 Ep1 | 18m 51s
Air Date: 09/11/20
Learn about the award-winning filmmakers and the making of Romeo and Juliet.
Haydn: King of Strings Preview
S48 Ep2 | 30s
Air Date: 09/18/20
Explore the work of famed composer Joseph Haydn’s career with host Scott Yoo and guests.
Scott Yoo Performs Beethoven’s Kreutzer Sonata
S48 Ep2 | 3m 51s
Air Date: 09/18/20
Scott Yoo, host of "Now Hear This," performs an excerpt from Beethoven's Kreutzer Sonata.
Haydn’s Emperor Quartet
S48 Ep2 | 1m 48s
Air Date: 09/18/20
Geoff Nuttal and the St. Lawrence Quartet play Haydn's classic Emperor Quartet for Scott.
The Schubert Generation Preview
S48 Ep3 | 30s
Air Date: 09/25/20
Celebrate the work of Franz Schubert with host Scott Yoo as he plays with young musicians.
Schubert’s String Quintet
S48 Ep3 | 2m 21s
Air Date: 09/25/20
Scott Yoo listens to one of Schubert's most famous pieces, the String Quintet.
Becoming Mozart Preview
S48 Ep4 | 30s
Air Date: 10/02/20
Travel with host Scott Yoo and Stewart Goodyear as they visit Yoo’s Festival Mozaic.
Now Hear This Series 2 Preview
S48 Ep4 | 3m 13s
Air Date: 09/18/20
Journey across North America & Europe with Scott Yoo to learn about four new composers.
Jazz Improvisation with Clayton Cameron
S48 Ep4 | 2m 56s
Air Date: 10/02/20
Scott sends Stewart Goodyear to practice his improvisation exercises with Clayton Cameron.
Scott Yoo Plays Mozart’s Violin Sonata, K. 305
S48 Ep4 | 3m 39s
Air Date: 10/02/20
Scott Yoo performs an excerpt from Mozart's Violin Sonata, K. 305.
GRAMMY Salute to Music Legends® 2020 Preview
S48 Ep5 | 30s
Air Date: 10/16/20
Watch the fifth annual all-star concert honoring music legends.
“Time After Time”
S48 Ep5 | 2m 17s
Air Date: 10/16/20
Watch Cyndi Lauper perform "Time After Time" in honor of Ken Ehrlich.
“Where Is The Love”
S48 Ep5 | 2m 49s
Air Date: 10/16/20
Cynthia Erivo and Leslie Odom, Jr. perform "Where Is The Love" in honor of Roberta Flack.
GRAMMY Salute to Music Legends 2020® Extended Preview
S48 Ep5 | 3m 5s
Air Date: 10/16/20
Watch the fifth annual all-star concert honoring music legends.
Broadway’s Best 2020
S48 Ep6 | 30s
Air Date: 11/06/20
Find your front row seat at home for four nights of acclaimed Broadway productions.
One Lunch, Two Guvnors
S48 Ep6 | 1m 18s
Air Date: 11/06/20
Francis Henshall attempts to serve lunch to both of his guvnors at the same time.
James Corden’s Argument with Himself
S48 Ep6 | 2m 2s
Air Date: 11/06/20
Francis Henshall (James Corden) has an argument with himself about balancing his two jobs.
One Man, Two Guvnors Preview
S48 Ep6 | 30s
Air Date: 11/06/20
James Corden, CBS Late Late Show host, performs the hilarious West End and Broadway hit.
James Corden on “One Man, Two Guvnors”
S48 Ep6 | 1m
Air Date: 11/06/20
James Corden speaks on how "One Man, Two Guvnors" transformed his career.
Three Broadway Greats Speak About “Fiddler”
S48 Ep7 | 2m 17s
Air Date: 11/13/20
Lin-Manuel Miranda, Hal Prince, and Joseph Stein speak about working on "Fiddler."
Fiddler: A Miracle of Miracles Preview
S48 Ep7 | 30s
Air Date: 11/13/20
The first in-depth documentary that chronicles the story of "Fiddler on the Roof."
The Origins of “Tradition”
S48 Ep7 | 2m 7s
Air Date: 11/13/20
Hal Prince and others speak about the choreography, staging, and origins of "Tradition."
Chaim Topol in “Fiddler on the Roof”
S48 Ep7 | 2m 54s
Air Date: 11/13/20
Chaim Topol discusses playing the role of Tevye in "Fiddler on the Roof."
Sheldon Harnick on “Fiddler on the Roof”
S48 Ep7 | 2m 23s
Air Date: 11/13/20
Sheldon Harnick, the lyricist of "Fiddler on the Roof," discusses creating the play.
Lea Salonga in Concert Preview
S48 Ep9 | 30s
Air Date: 11/27/20
Tony Award-winner Lea Salonga performs the songs she made famous throughout her career.
Lea Salonga Sings “Vanilla Ice Cream”
S48 Ep9 | 1m 24s
Air Date: 11/27/20
Watch Lea Salonga perform "Vanilla Ice Cream" from the classic musical, "She Loves Me."
Lea Salonga’s “A Whole New World”
S48 Ep9 | 2m 58s
Air Date: 11/27/20
Lea Salonga performs one of her classic songs from the Disney musical, "Aladdin."
From Vienna: The New Year’s Celebration 2021 Preview
S48 Ep10 | 30s
Air Date: 01/01/21
Ring in 2021 with the Vienna Philharmonic at the Musikverein hosted by Hugh Bonneville.
Strauss’ “Voices of Spring”
S48 Ep10 | 1m 42s
Air Date: 01/01/21
The Vienna State Ballet dances to Johann Strauss II's classic waltz, "Voices of Spring."
Happy 100th Birthday Burgenland
S48 Ep10 | 25m 23s
Air Date: 01/01/21
Felix Breisach presents "Happy Birthday Burgenland 1921-2021."
Maria Callas’ “Vissi d’Arte”
S48 Ep11 | 2m 11s
Air Date: 01/15/21
Watch Maria Callas' stellar performance of the heartwrenching aria "Vissi d'Arte."
About Act II of Tosca
S48 Ep11 | 1m 38s
Air Date: 01/15/21
Antonio Pappano discusses the power and impact of Act II of Puccini's "Tosca."
The Magic of Callas Preview
S48 Ep11 | 30s
Air Date: 01/15/21
Explore the legacy of Maria Callas in this documentary detailing her return to the stage.
Horowitz Performs Rachmaninov’s Opus 32 No. 12
S48 Ep12 | 2m 30s
Air Date: 01/22/21
Horowitz performs with commentary from Peter Gelb on his relationship with Rachmaninov.
Horowitz’s Piano “Pyrotechnics”
S48 Ep12 | 3m 38s
Air Date: 01/22/21
Watch Horowitz's piano "pyrotechnics" as he plays Rachmaninov's "Polka de V.R."
The Magic of Horowitz Preview
S48 Ep12 | 30s
Air Date: 01/22/21
Experience legendary pianist Vladimir Horowitz’s homecoming concert in Russia.
Great Performances at the Met: Renée Fleming in Concert
S48 Ep13 | 30s
Air Date: 03/19/21
Experience the beloved American soprano perform arias by Puccini and more.
Renée Fleming Sings “O mio babbino caro”
S48 Ep13 | 2m 25s
Air Date: 03/19/21
Soprano Renée Fleming sings Lauretta’s aria from Puccini’s “Gianni Schicchi.”
Movies for Grownups Awards with AARP The Magazine Preview
S48 Ep14 | 30s
Air Date: 03/28/21
Celebrating movies that matter, the Awards champion movies for grownups, by grownups.
George Clooney’s Acceptance Speech
S48 Ep14 | 2m 54s
Air Date: 03/28/21
Career achievement award winner, George Clooney, speaks about his experiences in film.
Andra Day & Lee Daniels on Billie Holiday
S48 Ep14 | 2m 35s
Air Date: 03/28/21
Andra Day and Lee Daniels discuss "The United States vs. Billie Holiday."
Great Performances at the Met: Jonas Kaufmann in Concert
S48 Ep15 | 30s
Air Date: 04/02/21
The superstar tenor sings many classic arias from the Polling Abbey located in Munich.
Jonas Kaufmann’s “E lucevan le stelle”
S48 Ep15 | 2m 24s
Air Date: 04/02/21
Tenor Jonas Kaufmann sings Cavaradossi’s Act III aria from Puccini’s “Tosca.”
Beethoven in Beijing Preview
S48 Ep16 | 30s
Air Date: 04/16/21
Experience the impact of the Philadelphia Orchestra’s historic 1973 trip to China.
The Problem with Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony
S48 Ep16 | 2m 54s
Air Date: 04/16/21
Learn why the Philadelphia Orchestra had to cut Beethoven's 5th Symphony from the program.
Tan Dun on Preserving the Nu Shu Language
S48 Ep16 | 3m 34s
Air Date: 04/16/21
Composer Tan Dun explores the power of Nu Shu, a language created by Chinese women.
Romeo & Juliet Extended Preview
S48 Ep17 | 1m 33s
Air Date: 04/23/21
In defiance of their feuding families, Romeo and Juliet risk everything to be together.
Romeo & Juliet Preview
S48 Ep17 | 31s
Air Date: 04/23/21
In defiance of their feuding families, Romeo and Juliet risk everything to be together.
Romeo & Juliet’s Intimate Moment
S48 Ep17 | 3m 4s
Air Date: 04/23/21
Romeo and Juliet share an intimate moment at the masquerade ball which ends in heartache.
Is Thy News Good or Bad?
S48 Ep17 | 2m 35s
Air Date: 04/23/21
The Nurse confers with Romeo and then tells Juliet the joyous news.
Behind the Scenes
S48 Ep17 | 1m 30s
Air Date: 04/23/21
PBS and Great Performances go behind the scenes of National Theatre's Romeo & Juliet.
The Making of “Romeo & Juliet”
S48 Ep17 | 4m 2s
Air Date: 04/23/21
Learn how the National Theatre and director Simon Godwin transformed "Romeo & Juliet."
Uncle Vanya Preview
S48 Ep18 | 31s
Air Date: 05/07/21
Tony Award nominee Conor McPherson breathes new life into Anton Chekhov’s masterpiece.
Vanya’s Tirade
S48 Ep18 | 2m 13s
Air Date: 05/07/21
Vanya (Toby Jones) and the rest of the family discuss the fate of their estate.
Richard Armitage and Rosalind Eleazar in “Uncle Vanya”
S48 Ep18 | 3m 13s
Air Date: 05/07/21
Dr. Astrov (Richard Armitage) and Yelena (Rosalind Eleazar) say their emotional goodbyes.
Great Performances at the Met: Lise Davidsen in Concert
S48 Ep19 | 30s
Air Date: 05/07/21
The soprano performs her signature arias from a Norwegian palace.
Lise Davidsen Sings Strauss & Verdi
S48 Ep19 | 2m 47s
Air Date: 05/07/21
Lise Davidsen sings Strauss’s “Morgen!” and an aria from Verdi’s "Un Ballo in Maschera."
The Arts Interrupted Preview
S48 Ep20 | 30s
Air Date: 05/14/21
Take a look at how arts organizations nationwide are surviving the pandemic and evolving.
Michigan Opera Theatre & Ballet X’s Innovative Performances
S48 Ep20 | 2m 55s
Air Date: 05/14/21
Learn how Michigan Opera Theatre & Ballet X made innovative performances during COVID-19.
Renée Fleming & Vanessa Williams Perform Together
S48 Ep20 | 2m 41s
Air Date: 05/14/21
Watch Renée Fleming and Vanessa Williams Perform "What the World Needs Now Is Love."
Kurzak & Alagna Sing “Vogliatemi bene” from Madama Butterfly
S48 Ep21 | 2m 54s
Air Date: 06/04/21
Aleksandra Kurzak and Roberto Alagna sing “Vogliatemi bene” from "Madama Butterfly."
GP at the Met: Aleksandra Kurzak & Roberto Alagna in Concert
S48 Ep21 | 30s
Air Date: 06/04/21
The married tenor and soprano duo perform arias and duets from the South of France.
Andrea Bocelli: Believe Preview
S48 Ep22 | 30s
Air Date: 06/05/21
Enjoy the songs of the internationally beloved tenor’s 2020 album on location in Malta.
Andrea Bocelli Performs “You’ll Never Walk Alone”
S48 Ep22 | 3m 22s
Air Date: 06/05/21
Watch Andrea Bocelli perform the Rodgers & Hammerstein classic, "You'll Never Walk Alone."
Mick Fleetwood & Friends Preview
S48 Ep23 | 30s
Air Date: 06/05/21
Experience an all-star concert honoring Fleetwood Mac featuring Pete Townshend and more.
Mick Fleetwood & Friends Perform “Shake Your Moneymaker”
S48 Ep23 | 4m 22s
Air Date: 06/05/21
Watch Mick Fleetwood, Steven Tyler, and more perform Elmore James' hit.
Christine McVie Performs “Stop Messin’ Round”
S48 Ep23 | 1m 40s
Air Date: 06/05/21
Christine McVie performs "Stop Messin' Round" with her Fleetwood Mac bandmates and more.
Anna Netrebko Performs Rachmaninoff’s “A Dream”
S48 Ep24 | 2m 30s
Air Date: 06/18/21
Anna Netrebko sings Rachmaninoff's “A Dream” from Vienna's Spanish Riding School.
Anna Netrebko in Concert
S48 Ep24 | 29s
Air Date: 06/18/21
Recorded from Austria, the megastar performs Russian songs.
Great Performances at the Met: Joyce DiDonato in Concert
S48 Ep25 | 30s
Air Date: 07/02/21
Experience a new performance by the American mezzo-soprano from Bochum, Germany.
Joyce DiDonato Sings Mahler & Piaf
S48 Ep25 | 2m 54s
Air Date: 07/02/21
Joyce DiDonato sings “Ich bin der Welt abhanden gekommen” and “La vie en rose.”
Gloria Estefan: Sangre Yoruba Preview
S48 Ep26 | 31s
Air Date: 07/09/21
Gloria Estefan journeys through Brazil’s cities discussing the history of Samba.
Gloria Estefan on “Conga”
S48 Ep26 | 3m 28s
Air Date: 07/09/21
Gloria Estefan discusses and performs Miami Sound Machine's first hit single, "Conga."
Anaadi Performs “Mas Que Nada”
S48 Ep27 | 5m 1s
Air Date: 07/16/21
Anaadi and the Raíces Jazz Orchestra perform Jorge Ben's Samba classic "Mas Que Nada."
Roots of Latin Jazz Preview
S48 Ep27 | 31s
Air Date: 07/16/21
Celebrate the rhythms of Latin music with performances by GRAMMY-winners.
Sheila E. Jams with the Raíces Jazz Orchestra
S48 Ep27 | 46s
Air Date: 07/16/21 | Rating: TV-G
Sheila E. and the Raíces Jazz Orchestra come together for this once in a lifetime jam.
Diana Damrau & Joseph Calleja Perform Excerpts from “Tosca”
S48 Ep28 | 3m 28s
Air Date: 08/06/21
Diana Damrau and Joseph Calleja perform excerpts from "Tosca" and "Non ti scordar di me."
Diana Damrau and Joseph Calleja in Concert Preview
S48 Ep28 | 30s
Air Date: 08/06/21
The soprano-tenor duo perform works by Verdi and more from the Royal Palace of Caserta.
Carol Burnett Meets George Abbott
S48 Ep29 | 4m 50s
Air Date: 08/14/21
As a student, Carol Burnett predicted she would work with George Abbott.
Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age Preview
S48 Ep29 | 32s
Air Date: 08/14/21
Explore the world of Broadway from 1959 to the early 1980s.
“I Think An Empty Theatre is Exciting”
S48 Ep29 | 4m 26s
Air Date: 08/14/21
Broadway stars remember what it was like to arrive to the theatre before the audience.
Vienna Philharmonic Performs Bernstein’s “Somewhere.”
S48 Ep30 | 3m 45s
Air Date: 08/27/21
The Vienna Philharmonic Performs Bernstein's "Somewhere" from "West Side Story."
Vienna Summer Night Concert 2021 Preview
S48 Ep30 | 30s
Air Date: 08/27/21
Enjoy the Vienna Philharmonic’s annual summer concert at Austria’s Schönbrunn Palace.
Sonya Yoncheva Sings “Hymne à l’amour.”
S48 Ep31 | 1m 55s
Air Date: 09/03/21
Sonya Yoncheva sings Marguerite Monnot and Édith Piaf’s “Hymne à l’amour.”
Sonya Yoncheva in Concert Preview
S48 Ep31 | 30s
Air Date: 09/03/21
Enjoy the talent of the Bulgarian soprano as she performs arias by Puccini and more.
Now Hear This Series Preview
S47 Ep1 | 3m 5s
Air Date: 09/20/19
Join renowned violinist Scott Yoo in a 4-part docuseries presented by Great Performances.
There’s nothing like a Strad
S47 Ep1 | 3m 20s
Air Date: 09/20/19
Scott Yoo plays a $15 million Stradivari violin.
Vivaldi: Something Completely Different | Preview
S47 Ep1 | 30s
Air Date: 09/20/19
Scott Yoo crosses Northern Italy, chasing the story of Vivaldi’s “The Four Seasons.”
Now Hear This | Preview
S47 Ep2 | 30s
Air Date: 09/20/19
Journey across Europe with Scott Yoo to discover how four composers created masterworks.
An Ambiguous Key
S47 Ep2 | 3m 48s
Air Date: 09/27/19
Scott Yoo plays a duet with concert pianist Alice Sara Ott.
The Riddle of Bach | Preview
S47 Ep2 | 30s
Air Date: 09/27/19
Scott Yoo goes to Germany to learn Bach’s sonatas and partitas.
You’re looking at Flamenco History
S47 Ep3 | 2m 35s
Air Date: 10/04/19
A dramatic Flamenco performance from Ileana Gomez.
Scarlatti: Man Out of Time | Preview
S47 Ep3 | 30s
Air Date: 10/04/19
Join Scott Yoo in Spain and Morocco to discover the work of Domenico Scarlatti.
Handel: Italian Style | Preview
S47 Ep4 | 30s
Air Date: 10/11/19
Yoo returns to Italy to follow in Handel’s footsteps.
The ingredient has to be good
S47 Ep4 | 3m 16s
Air Date: 10/11/19
Scott heads to Naples for pizza and a performance.
Official Preview: GRAMMY Salute to Music Legends® 2019
S47 Ep5 | 30s
Air Date: 10/18/19
Watch the fourth annual all-star concert honoring music legends.
“Where Is The Love”
S47 Ep5 | 1m 46s
Air Date: 10/18/19
Sisters Lalah & Kenya Hathaway sing a duet in honor of their father.
“Flashlight” Excerpt
S47 Ep5 | 1m 15s
Air Date: 10/18/19
Watch an amazing ensemble of stars perform this funk-music favorite.
42nd Street Preview
S47 Ep6 | 30s
Air Date: 11/01/19
"42nd Street" is the song-and-dance, American dream fable of Broadway.
The “Audition”
S47 Ep6 | 2m 10s
Air Date: 11/01/19
Auditions for "Pretty Lady," 1933's hottest new show, begin.
42nd Street: The Iconic Song
S47 Ep6 | 2m 2s
Air Date: 11/01/19
Watch the musical number that inspired the title for "42nd Street."
The Story Behind the “Stair Dance”
S47 Ep6 | 1m 54s
Air Date: 11/01/19
Learn all of the magical details that went into creating the famous “stair dance”.
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s The King and I Preview
S47 Ep7 | 30s
Air Date: 11/08/19
Kelli O’Hara and Ken Watanabe star in "Rodgers & Hammerstein's The King and I."
“Getting to Know You”
S47 Ep7 | 1m 22s
Air Date: 11/08/19
Enjoy this playful song from "Rodgers and Hammerstein's The King and I."
“I Whistle a Happy Tune”
S47 Ep7 | 1m 11s
Air Date: 11/08/19
Watch Kelli O'Hara and Billy Marlow "Whistle a Happy Tune."
R&H GOES POP!
S47 Ep7 | 4m 51s
Air Date: 11/08/19
Join your favorite Broadway stars as they put their own spin on the Rodgers & Hammerstein
Red Preview
S47 Ep8 | 30s
Air Date: 11/15/19
Under the watchful gaze of his young assistant Rothko takes on his greatest challenge yet.
Rothko’s Rant on Other Artists
S47 Ep8 | 1m 47s
Air Date: 11/15/19
Rothko and Ken debate the longevity of modern art.
I Want to be a Painter
S47 Ep8 | 1m 45s
Air Date: 11/15/19
Ken arrives to the studio and meets Rothko for the first time.
Much Ado About Nothing Preview
S47 Ep9 | 30s
Air Date: 11/22/19
The bold interpretation of Shakespeare’s comedic masterpiece featuring Danielle Brooks.
Is Beatrice in love?
S47 Ep9 | 1m 32s
Air Date: 11/22/19
As Hero's wedding approaches, the only plant that can cure Beatrice's cold is benedictus.
“I Wonder That You Be Still Talking, Signor Benedick?”
S47 Ep9 | 1m 11s
Air Date: 11/22/19
Signor Benedick and Lady Beatrice encounter each other for the first time.
Signor Benedick, “The Prince’s Jester”
S47 Ep9 | 1m 14s
Air Date: 11/22/19
Signor Benedick refuses to reveal his true identity to Beatrice at the masquerade.
Why Much Ado About Nothing is Relevant Today
S47 Ep9 | 2m 57s
Air Date: 11/22/19
How director Kenny Leon is breathing new life to Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing.
Kinky Boots Preview
S47 Ep10 | 32s
Air Date: 11/29/19
The Tony-winning musical about friendship and fabulous shoes with songs by Cyndi Lauper.
“Everybody Say Yeah”
S47 Ep10 | 1m 10s
Air Date: 11/29/19
Charlie "says yeah" to start manufacturing stilettos for men.
“Stilettos Leave ‘Em Reeling”
S47 Ep10 | 1m 40s
Air Date: 11/29/19
Lola shows Charlie the power of the heel.
The Story Behind the Making of the “Kinky Boots”
S47 Ep10 | 3m 34s
Air Date: 11/29/19
Broadway dancer-turned-shoe designer Phil LaDuca on creating the Kinky Boot.
An Intimate Evening with David Foster Preview
S47 Ep12 | 31s
Air Date: 11/30/19
Enjoy a star-studded concert with 16-time GRAMMY Award winner David Foster.
David Foster’s “Something to Shout About”
S47 Ep12 | 2m 11s
Air Date: 11/30/19
David Foster and Katharine McPhee perform "Something to Shout About."
From Vienna: The New Year’s Celebration 2020 Preview
S47 Ep13 | 30s
Air Date: 01/01/20
Celebrate 2020 with the Vienna Philharmonic and host Hugh Bonneville at the Musikverein.
Strauss’ “The Beautiful Blue Danube”
S47 Ep13 | 2m 16s
Air Date: 01/01/20
Join the Vienna Philharmonic as they play the classic "Beautiful Blue Danube."
Strauss’ “Radetzky March”
S47 Ep13 | 1m 21s
Air Date: 01/01/20
Clap along to the annual fan favorite, Strauss' "Radetzky March."
Beethoven’s Sheet Music Returns Home
S47 Ep13 | 1m 43s
Air Date: 01/01/20
A mysterious woman collects Beethoven's lost sheet music.
GP at the Met: Manon
S47 Ep14 | 30s
Air Date: 01/05/20
Manon prepares to enter a convent when she's struck by love at first sight.
Lisette Oropesa Sings Manon’s “Gavotte”
S47 Ep14 | 1m 13s
Air Date: 01/05/20
Lisette Oropesa as Manon sings of the joys of youth.
Movies for Grownups Awards 2020 Preview
S47 Ep15 | 30s
Air Date: 01/19/20
Celebrating movies that matter, the Awards champion movies for grownups, by grownups.
Laura Dern Accepts the Award for Best Supporting Actress
S47 Ep15 | 2m 58s
Air Date: 01/19/20
Laura Dern accepts the award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in "Marriage Story."
Annette Bening’s Acceptance Speech
S47 Ep15 | 2m 51s
Air Date: 01/19/20
Career achievement award winner, Annette Bening, speaks about making films and education.
Conan O’Brien Roasts Adam Sandler
S47 Ep15 | 2m 22s
Air Date: 01/19/20
When Adam Sandler comes up too early to accept his award, Conan O'Brien roasts him.
GP at the Met: Madama Butterfly
S47 Ep16 | 30s
Air Date: 02/02/20
Watch Hui He in the title role of Puccini’s masterpiece conducted by Pier Giorgio Morandi.
Hui He’s Libretto-Act II
S47 Ep16 | 37s
Air Date: 02/02/20
Madama Butterfly sings this joyous and hopeful libretto when Pinkerton returns to Japan.
“Un bel dì”
S47 Ep16 | 1m 3s
Air Date: 02/02/20
Hui He sings the classic aria imaging Pinkerton's return to Japan.
GP at the Met: Turandot
S47 Ep17 | 30s
Air Date: 03/20/20
In an ancient mythical China, three riddles dictate who wins Turandot's heart.
Yusif Eyvazov sings “Nessun dorma”
S47 Ep17 | 1m 31s
Air Date: 03/20/20
Yusif Eyvazov as Calàf sings the aria from the final act of Puccini's opera "Turandot."
Christine Goerke sings “In questia reggia”
S47 Ep17 | 55s
Air Date: 03/20/20
Christine Goerke as Turandot sings an excerpt from Act II of Puccini’s masterpiece.
GP at the Met: Akhnaten
S47 Ep18 | 30s
Air Date: 04/05/20
Philip Glass’ masterpiece portrays the Egyptian Pharaoh as he rises to the throne.
Anthony Roth Costanzo Sings “Hymn to the Sun” from Akhnaten
S47 Ep18 | 1m 6s
Air Date: 04/05/20
Anthony Roth Costanzo as Akhnaten performs an excerpt from the "Hymn to the Sun."
Music For Hope Highlights
S47 Ep19 | 3m 9s
Air Date: 04/14/20
Watch highlights from iconic Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli's Easter Sunday concert.
“Amazing Grace” Excerpt by Andrea Bocelli
S47 Ep19 | 36s
Air Date: 04/14/20
Watch an excerpt from Andrea Bocelli's melodious version of "Amazing Grace."
Andrea Bocelli’s “Ave Maria”
S47 Ep19 | 37s
Air Date: 04/14/20
Watch an excerpt from Andrea Bocelli's version of "Ave Maria."
Andrea Bocelli: Music for Hope, A Great Performances Special
S47 Ep19 | 30s
Air Date: 04/14/20
Experience Andrea Bocelli's Easter Sunday concert from Milan's Duomo.
GP at the Met: Wozzeck
S47 Ep20 | 30s
Air Date: 05/03/20
Experience Berg’s tragic apocalyptic opera set before World War I.
Wozzeck and The Captain
S47 Ep20 | 50s
Air Date: 05/03/20
Wozzeck (Peter Mattei) discusses virtuousness with the Captain.
Wozzeck Contemplates Murder
S47 Ep20 | 2m 2s
Air Date: 05/03/20
A mad Wozzeck contemplates murdering his wife, Marie.
LA Phil 100 Preview
S47 Ep21 | 30s
Air Date: 05/08/20
Celebrate the orchestra’s centennial led by three renowned conductors.
Gustavo Dudamel Conducts Stravinsky’s “The Firebird”
S47 Ep21 | 2m 15s
Air Date: 05/08/20
Watch LA Phil Music Director, Gustavo Dudamel, conduct Stravinsky’s “The Firebird.”
Dudamel, Mehta, & Salonen Conduct Together
S47 Ep21 | 1m 53s
Air Date: 05/08/20
Dudamel, Mehta, and Salonen conduct the world premiere of "From Space I Saw Earth."
An Excerpt from “Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg”
S47 Ep21 | 1m 38s
Air Date: 05/08/20
Watch Zubin Mehta conduct an excerpt from Wagner's "Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg."
Leonard Bernstein Mass Preview
S47 Ep22 | 30s
Air Date: 05/15/20
Enjoy Ravinia Festival’s production of Leonard Bernstein’s musical led by Paulo Szot.
The Origin of Leonard Bernstein’s “Mass”
S47 Ep22 | 2m 58s
Air Date: 05/15/20
Learn about why Leonard Bernstein wrote the musical and its premiere at the Kennedy Center
Paulo Szot Sings “A Simple Song”
S47 Ep22 | 2m 39s
Air Date: 05/15/20
Brazilian baritone, Paulo Szot, sings Leonard Bernstein's iconic "A Simple Song."
Mass: The Short Documentary
S47 Ep22 | 4m 50s
Air Date: 05/15/20
Learn the full story of how Jackie K Onassis commissioned Leonard Bernstein to write Mass.
GP at the Met: Agrippina
S47 Ep23 | 30s
Air Date: 06/07/20
Experience Handel’s black comedy in this contemporary production starring Joyce DiDonato.
Joyce DiDonato’s Act II Aria
S47 Ep23 | 2m 33s
Air Date: 06/07/20
Agrippina pleads with the Gods for Nero to take the throne.
Brenda Rae’s Poppea Can’t Hail a Cab
S47 Ep23 | 1m 3s
Air Date: 06/07/20
Brenda Rae stars as Poppea in a world where even a future empress can’t catch a cab.
Joyce DiDonato’s “L’alma mia fra le tempeste”
S47 Ep23 | 42s
Air Date: 06/07/20
Joyce DiDonato ignites the stage with stunning vocals in "L'alma mia fra le tempeste."
Ann Preview
S47 Ep24 | 30s
Air Date: 06/19/20
Enjoy a close look at Texas governor Ann Richards in this play starring Holland Taylor.
Ann’s Commencement Speech
S47 Ep24 | 2m 51s
Air Date: 06/19/20
Governor Ann Richards speaks to a graduating class of college students.
Ann’s First Campaign
S47 Ep24 | 2m 45s
Air Date: 06/19/20
Ann Richards discusses her first campaign and her road to the governorship.
Gloria: A Life Preview
S47 Ep25 | 30s
Air Date: 06/26/20
Experience a unique interpretation of Gloria Steinem’s life starring Christine Lahti.
Gloria’s Conflict at The Plaza
S47 Ep25 | 3m 18s
Air Date: 06/26/20
Gloria has an interview at The Plaza which she misses due to a sexist manager of the hotel
Gloria & Dorothy Begin Ms. Magazine
S47 Ep25 | 1m 33s
Air Date: 06/26/20
Gloria, Dorothy Pitman Hughes, and their crew of women begin the feminist magazine Ms.
GP at the Met: Der Fliegende Holländer
S47 Ep26 | 30s
Air Date: 07/05/20
Experience this new production of Wagner’s masterpiece about a cursed sea captain.
Excerpts from Der Fliegende Holländer
S47 Ep26 | 1m 37s
Air Date: 07/05/20
Evgeny Nikitin and Anja Kampe sing excerpts from Der Fliegende Holländer.
GP at the Met: The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess
S47 Ep27 | 30s
Air Date: 07/17/20
Enjoy the American folk opera set in 1920s Charleston with a score by George Gershwin.
Excerpts from Porgy and Bess
S47 Ep27 | 3m 32s
Air Date: 07/17/20
Watch a selection of clips from the Gershwins' American folk opera, Porgy and Bess.
Golda Schultz Sings “Summertime”
S47 Ep27 | 2m 25s
Air Date: 07/17/20
Golda Schultz sings Clara’s Act I aria, the classic "Summertime."
Tosca’s “Vissi d’arte”
S47 Ep28 | 3m 28s
Air Date: 08/02/20
Watch Sonya Yoncheva sing the title character’s Act II aria, "Vissi d'arte."
GP at the Met: Tosca
S47 Ep28 | 30s
Air Date: 08/02/20
Watch Puccini’s thrilling classic, starring Sonya Yoncheva and Vittorio Grigolo.
Sonya Yoncheva Sings Tosca’s Act I Aria
S47 Ep28 | 1m 55s
Air Date: 08/02/20
Tosca (Sonya Yoncheva) seduces her artist lover Cavaradossi (Vittorio Grigolo).
GP at the Met: Maria Stuarda
S47 Ep29 | 30s
Air Date: 09/06/20
Joyce DiDonato stars in the title role in the first-ever Met production of Maria Stuarda.
“Figlia impura di Bolena”
S47 Ep29 | 3m 42s
Air Date: 09/06/20
Joyce DiDonato and Elza van den Heever sing together in the Act I finale.
Joyce DiDonato Sings “Deh! Tu di un’umile preghiera”
S47 Ep29 | 1m 56s
Air Date: 09/06/20
Joyce DiDonato performs Mary's prayers from Act II.
Elza van den Heever Sings “Ah! Dal ciel discenda un raggio”
S47 Ep29 | 1m 56s
Air Date: 09/06/20
Elisabetta (Elza van den Heever) sings of the revenge she will take on Maria Stuarda.
Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night Concert 2020 Preview
S47 Ep30 | 31s
Air Date: 06/25/21
Enjoy the orchestra’s performance of selections by Strauss, Puccini and more from Vienna.
Jonas Kaufmann’s “Nessun dorma”
S47 Ep30 | 3m 9s
Air Date: 06/25/21
Tenor Jonas Kaufmann sings Calàf's aria from the final act of Puccini's opera "Turandot."
The Suite from Dr. Zhivago
S47 Ep30 | 4m 1s
Air Date: 06/25/21
Watch Valery Gergiev conduct French composer, Maurice Jarre's "Suite from Dr. Zhivago."
Broadway’s Best 2018 Preview
30s
Air Date: 10/10/18
Returning for the second year, this fall’s lineup includes musicals and documentaries.
GRAMMY Salute To Music Legends® 2018
S46 Ep1 | 30s
Air Date: 10/05/18
Enjoy an all-star concert honoring Neil Diamond, Tina Turner, Queen, John Williams & more.
Gustavo Dudamel on the influence of John Williams
S46 Ep1 | 39s
Air Date: 10/05/18
Gustavo Dudamel shares why John Williams is an example for young artists.
Music Mentors
S46 Ep1 | 57s
Air Date: 10/05/18
We asked presenters at the GRAMMY Salute to Music Legends who they consider their mentors.
“I’m A Believer” Excerpt
S46 Ep1 | 1m 31s
Air Date: 10/05/18
Watch Neil Diamond sing his hit, "I'm A Believer" with Micky Dolenz.
“Proud Mary”
S46 Ep1 | 2m 34s
Air Date: 10/05/18
Sheléa performs a medley of Tina Turner songs, including the showstopper, "Proud Mary."
An American In Paris The Musical – Official Trailer
S46 Ep2 | 31s
Air Date: 11/02/18
Relive the famous musical in this Tony-winning adaptation.
“I Got Rhythm”
S46 Ep2 | 2m 30s
Air Date: 11/02/18
The cast performs a Gershwin favorite - the exuberant "I Got Rhythm."
“I’ll Build A Stairway to Paradise”
S46 Ep2 | 2m 15s
Air Date: 11/02/18
Henri's dreams of being a star singer manifest in this musical number.
Ballet Pas De Deux excerpt
S46 Ep2 | 2m 24s
Air Date: 11/02/18
Leanne Cope and Robert Fairchild perform the signature pas de deux.
“Beginner’s Luck”
S46 Ep2 | 1m 57s
Air Date: 11/02/18
Jerry tries to convince Lise that he's in love with her.
Getting Jazzed for Broadway’s Best: An American in Paris
S46 Ep2 | 4m 27s
Air Date: 11/01/18
Learn more about An American in Paris The Musical with Garen Scribner.
The Sound of Music – Preview
S46 Ep3 | 30s
Air Date: 11/09/18
Experience a fresh interpretation of the American musical theater classic.
“The Sound of Music (The Hills Are Alive…)”
S46 Ep3 | 1m 54s
Air Date: 11/09/18
Captain von Trapp joins his children in singing for the first time.
“Do-Re-Mi”
S46 Ep3 | 2m 19s
Air Date: 11/09/18
Maria and the von Trapp children sing the timeless favorite, "Do-Re-Mi."
Getting Jazzed for Broadway’s Best: The Sound of Music
S46 Ep3 | 5m 5s
Air Date: 11/09/18
Getting Jazzed for Broadway’s Best: The Sound of Music
John Leguizamo’s Road to Broadway Preview
S46 Ep4 | 34s
Air Date: 11/16/18
Take a behind-the-scenes look at the Tony-nominated one-man show, Latin History for Morons
Working the Comedy Club Circuit
S46 Ep4 | 1m 39s
Air Date: 11/16/18
John Leguizamo workshops the Latin History for Morons script at comedy clubs around the co
Thanksgiving from Latin History for Morons
S46 Ep4 | 39s
Air Date: 11/16/18
John Leguizamo on how he wishes the first Thanksgiving happened.
The Influence of Jackson Heights’ Latin Culture
S46 Ep4 | 1m 19s
Air Date: 11/16/18
Follow John Leguizamo as he describes how his hometown influenced his Broadway show.
Getting Jazzed for Broadway’s Best: Road to Broadway
S46 Ep4 | 4m
Air Date: 11/16/18
Director Ben DeJesus discusses the personal impact of the Tony Award-winner’s play.
John Leguizamo on developing his Broadway show in La Jolla
S46 Ep4 | 1m 53s
Air Date: 11/16/18
John Leguizamo’s Broadway show evolved in La Jolla through audience feedback.
Harold Prince: The Director’s Life
S46 Ep5 | 31s
Air Date: 11/23/18
Take a peek into the legendary career of the iconic Broadway producer/director.
Harold Prince on Rehearsals
S46 Ep5 | 2m 43s
Air Date: 11/23/18
Tony Award-winning director Harold Prince discusses rehearsals.
Getting Jazzed for Broadway’s Best: Harold Prince
S46 Ep5 | 7m 10s
Air Date: 11/23/18
Director Lonny Price on the impact of legendary director and producer Harold Prince.
Tony Bennett & Diana Krall – Love Is Here to Stay
S46 Ep6 | 30s
Air Date: 11/24/18
Join Tony Bennett and Diana Krall as they sing songs from the classic Gershwin songbook.
“They Can’t Take That Away From Me”
S46 Ep6 | 3m 22s
Air Date: 11/24/18
Tony Bennett and Diana Krall perform a classic Gershwin love song.
Michael Bublé: Tour Stop 148
S46 Ep7 | 29s
Air Date: 11/24/18
Experience superstar singer Michael Bublé’s musically triumphant ‘To Be Loved Tour.’
“Haven’t Met You Yet”
S46 Ep7 | 2m 56s
Air Date: 11/24/18
Michael Bublé performs his hit song "Haven't Met You Yet" during his To Be Loved Tour.
k.d. lang – Landmarks Live in Concert Preview
S46 Ep8 | 3m 52s
Air Date: 12/14/18
Celebrate the 25 years of k.d. lang’s Ingénue at the Majestic Theater in San Antonio, TX.
Miss Chatelaine – k.d. lang at the Majestic Theatre in Texas
S46 Ep8 | 3m 41s
Air Date: 12/14/18
k.d. lang performs a hit song to celebrate the 25th anniversary of “Ingenue”.
Season of Hollow Soul – k.d. lang at the Majestic Theatre
S46 Ep8 | 7m 14s
Air Date: 12/14/18
k.d. lang performs a hit song to celebrate the 25th anniversary of “Ingenue”.
Leonard Bernstein Centennial Celebration Preview
S46 Ep9 | 30s
Air Date: 11/29/18
A tribute to the music legend by performers and musicians.
“A Boy Like That/I Have A Love” – West Side Story
S46 Ep9 | 5m 30s
Air Date: 12/28/18
Isabel Leonard and Jessica Vosk sing "A Boy Like That/I Have A Love" from "West Side Stor
Aida Preview
S46 Ep10 | 30s
Air Date: 01/20/19
Watch Verdi’s grand opera starring vocal powerhouses Anna Netrebko & Anita Rachvelishvili.
“O patria mia”
S46 Ep10 | 1m 39s
Air Date: 01/20/19
Anna Netrebko sings the title character’s Act III aria.
From Vienna: The New Year’s Celebration 2019
S46 Ep11 | 30s
Air Date: 01/01/19
Ring in the new year with the Vienna Philharmonic at the opulent Musikverein.
The Cleveland Orchestra Centennial Celebration Preview
S46 Ep12 | 30s
Air Date: 01/11/19
Celebrate The Cleveland Orchestra’s centennial with a special gala concert.
The Cleveland Orchestra Plays Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 24
S46 Ep12 | 3m 12s
Air Date: 01/11/19
Pianist Lang Lang and The Cleveland Orchestra play Mozart’s piano concerto No. 24.
“Cet asile” Excerpt
S46 Ep13 | 2m 56s
Air Date: 01/18/19
Eurydice sings about the happiness she's found in the eternal bliss of the underworld.
Orphée et Eurydice from Lyric Opera of Chicago Preview
S46 Ep13 | 30s
Air Date: 01/18/19
Experience Christoph Willibald Gluck’s enduringly popular opera based on the famous myth.
Doubt from the Minnesota Opera Preview
S46 Ep14 | 35s
Air Date: 01/25/19
Watch an adaption of the hit film where suspicion comes to a head at a Catholic school.
“Do you believe him?”
S46 Ep14 | 2m 12s
Air Date: 01/25/19
Sister James and Sister Aloysius discuss Father Flynn's behavior.
Marnie Preview
S46 Ep15 | 30s
Air Date: 02/01/19
Watch Nico Muhly’s reimagining of Winston Graham’s novel.
“I see Forio”
S46 Ep15 | 2m 13s
Air Date: 02/01/19
Isabel Leonard sings the title character’s Act II aria.
“Goodbye Mary Holland”
S46 Ep15 | 2m 36s
Air Date: 02/01/19
An excerpt from Act 1 with Isabel Leonard as the title character.
Movies for Grownups Awards with AARP The Magazine Preview
S46 Ep16 | 33s
Air Date: 02/15/19
Movies for Grownups Awards with AARP The Magazine
Shirley MacLaine’s Acceptance Speech
S46 Ep16 | 2m 15s
Air Date: 02/15/19
Shirley MacLaine is honored at the Movies for Grownups Awards with AARP The Magazine.
Glenn Close Accepts the Award for Best Actress
S46 Ep16 | 2m 13s
Air Date: 02/15/19
Glenn Close thanks the women in her family after accepting the award for Best Actress.
La Fanciulla del West Preview
S46 Ep17 | 30s
Air Date: 02/24/19
Watch Puccini’s blazing love story set in the Wild West.
Act II Duet
S46 Ep17 | 1m 49s
Air Date: 02/24/19
Minnie and Dick Johnson sing a duet professing their love.
Andrea Bocelli @ 60
S46 Ep18 | 35s
Air Date: 03/02/19
Celebrate Andrea Bocelli’s career with performances by the tenor including a duet with son
Fall on Me (Live) – Andrea Bocelli and Matteo Bocelli
S46 Ep18 | 2m 53s
Air Date: 03/02/19
Andrea Bocelli and his son Matteo perform "Fall on Me" Live.
Joni 75: A Birthday Celebration Preview
S46 Ep19 | 31s
Air Date: 02/13/19
An all-star line-up of performers gathered to celebrate Joni Mitchell's 75th birthday.
“Big Yellow Taxi” – Joni 75: A Birthday Celebration
S46 Ep19 | 1m 57s
Air Date: 03/02/19
"Big Yellow Taxi” performed by an all-star lineup for Joni 75: A Birthday Celebration.
Birgit Nilsson: A League of Her Own
S46 Ep20 | 30s
Air Date: 03/22/19
Celebrate the life of Swedish soprano Birgit Nilsson.
Birgit’s Vocal Technique
S46 Ep20 | 1m 53s
Air Date: 03/22/19
Watch as tenor Jonas Kaufmann and conductor Antonio Pappano explain Nilsson's unique vocal
Birgit and her “Tosca” Co-Stars
S46 Ep20 | 2m 32s
Air Date: 03/22/19
See rare footage of Nilsson with Gianni Raimondi and Plácido Domingo.
Samson et Dalila Preview
S46 Ep21 | 30s
Air Date: 03/24/19
Watch Saint-Saëns’s epic based on the tale of Samson and Delilah.
“Mon cœur s’ouvre à ta voix”
S46 Ep21 | 2m 47s
Air Date: 03/24/19
Elīna Garanča sings Dalila’s Act II aria.
Julius Caesar from Donmar Preview
S46 Ep22 | 2m 52s
Air Date: 03/29/19
A powerful dramatization of Shakespeare’s masterpiece set in a women’s prison.
Mark Antony & Citizens at Caesar’s Funeral
S46 Ep22 | 2m 48s
Air Date: 03/29/19
Mark Antony addresses the grieving crowd at Caesar's funeral.
Brutus Confronts Cassius
S46 Ep22 | 2m 45s
Air Date: 03/29/19
Brutus confronts Cassius about the potential of descending into corruption.
La Traviata Preview
S46 Ep23 | 30s
Air Date: 04/05/19
See Michael Mayer’s rich production of Verdi’s classic opera.
“Sempre Libera” – Excerpt
S46 Ep23 | 1m 44s
Air Date: 04/05/19
Diana Damrau sings an excerpt of "Sempre Libera."
“Libiamo ne’ lieti calici” – Excerpt
S46 Ep23 | 1m 13s
Air Date: 04/05/19
Watch a lively excerpt of "Libiamo ne' lieti calici."
Adriana Lecouvreur Preview
S46 Ep24 | 30s
Air Date: 05/12/19
Watch Cilea’s classic starring Anna Netrebko in the title role of the real-life actress.
Fedra’s Monologue
S46 Ep24 | 2m 36s
Air Date: 05/12/19
Anna Netrebko sings Fedra’s Monologue from Act III.
GP at the Met: Carmen Preview
S46 Ep25 | 30s
Air Date: 06/16/19
Watch Bizet’s classic starring Clémentine Margaine in the title role.
“L’amour est un oiseau rebelle”
S46 Ep25 | 2m 25s
Air Date: 06/16/19
Clémentine Margaine sings Carmen's Habanera from Act I.
La Fille du Régiment Preview
S46 Ep26 | 30s
Air Date: 07/07/19
See Donizetti’s comedy starring Pretty Yende and special guest Kathleen Turner.
Die Walküre Preview
S46 Ep27 | 30s
Air Date: 08/11/19
Experience a Wagnerian event for the ages starring Christine Goerke.
Brünnhilde’s Battle Cry
S46 Ep27 | 47s
Air Date: 08/11/19
Christine Goerke sings Brünnhilde’s Act II battle cry.
Sieglinde & Siegmund
S46 Ep27 | 1m 12s
Air Date: 08/11/19
Eva-Maria Westbroek, as Sieglinde, sings an excerpt from Act I.
Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night Concert 2019 Preview
S46 Ep29 | 30s
Air Date: 08/09/19
Enjoy the Vienna Philharmonic’s annual concert conducted by Gustavo Dudamel.
The Stars and Stripes Forever
S46 Ep29 | 1m 12s
Air Date: 08/09/19
Gustavo Dudamel conducts the Vienna Philharmonic in "The Stars and Stripes Forever".
GP at the Met: Dialogues Des Carmélites
S46 Ep30 | 30s
Air Date: 09/01/19
Watch Poulenc’s classic starring Isabel Leonard and Karita Mattila.
“Oh! Ne me quittez pas”
S46 Ep30 | 2m 32s
Air Date: 09/01/19
Isabel Leonard and David Portillo sing Blanche & the Chevalier de la Force’s Act II duet.
Broadway’s Best on PBS – Preview
30s
Air Date: 10/20/17
Your free ticket to Broadway is on Great Performances on PBS this fall.
Havana Time Machine – Preview
S45 Ep1 | 30s
Air Date: 10/06/17
Singer Raul Malo embarks on a historical and musical journey in Havana Time Machine.
Siboney | Havana Time Machine
S45 Ep1 | 2m 41s
Air Date: 10/06/17
Singer Raul Malo performs “Siboney” with Eliades Ochoa’s band.
Quizás Quizás Quizás | Havana Time Machine
S45 Ep1 | 2m 2s
Air Date: 10/06/17
Acclaimed Cuban singer Ivette Cepeda performs Quizás Quizás Quizás with Raul Malo.
Guantanamera | Havana Time Machine
S45 Ep1 | 2m 20s
Air Date: 10/06/17
The Mavericks and guest vocalists perform "Guantanamera" to a lively crowd in Havana.
Music Education in Cuba: Gavilan Twins
S45 Ep1 | 4m 50s
Air Date: 10/06/17
Talented twins Adriana and Andrea Gavilan share their passion for playing the piano.
Music Education in Cuba: After the Revolution
S45 Ep1 | 1m 55s
Air Date: 10/06/17
After the Cuban Revolution, an excellent music education system formed in Cuba.
Music Education in Cuba: Yanet the Cellist
S45 Ep1 | 4m 11s
Air Date: 10/06/17
A cellist studies classical music at a Cuban conservatory and plays in a pop/rock band.
GRAMMY Salute to Music Legends 2017® Preview
S45 Ep2 | 30s
Air Date: 10/13/17 | Rating: TV-PG
This all-star concert spotlights the Recording Academy’s Special Merit Awards recipients.
Dionne Warwick performs “Then Came You”
S45 Ep2 | 2m 8s
Air Date: 10/13/17
Five-time GRAMMY winner Dionne Warwick performs "Then Came You".
Catherine Russell performs “Crazy Blues”
S45 Ep2 | 1m 46s
Air Date: 10/13/17
Past GRAMMY winner Catherine Russell performs "Crazy Blues".
Charlie Wilson, Valerie Simpson, Vernon Reid perform
S45 Ep2 | 2m 28s
Air Date: 10/13/17
Charlie Wilson, Valerie Simpson, and Vernon Reid perform Sly Stone's "Dance to the Music".
The Velvet Underground Tribute: “I’m Waiting for the Man”
S45 Ep2 | 2m 17s
Air Date: 10/13/17
John Cale Band with Maureen “Moe” Tucker perform “I’m Waiting for The Man."
Dionne Warwick Performs “Then Came You”
S45 Ep2 | 2m 8s
Air Date: 10/13/17
Five-time GRAMMY winner Dionne Warwick performs "Then Came You"
Andra Day performs “Mississippi Goddam”
S45 Ep2 | 2m 19s
Air Date: 10/13/17
Past GRAMMY nominee Andra Day performs "Mississippi Goddam"
Shirley Caesar performs “Jesus, I Love Calling Your Name”
S45 Ep2 | 3m 5s
Air Date: 10/13/17
Shirley Caesar performs "Jesus, I Love Calling Your Name"
She Loves Me – Preview
S45 Ep3 | 30s
Air Date: 10/20/17
She Loves Me on Great Performances is the opening act of the PBS Broadway’s Best lineup.
Ilona | She Loves Me
S45 Ep3 | 2m 23s
Air Date: 10/20/17
Gavin Creel and Jane Krakowski perform "Ilona" in She Loves Me.
Vanilla Ice Cream | She Loves Me
S45 Ep3 | 3m 5s
Air Date: 10/20/17
Laura Benanti sings "Vanilla Ice Cream" in She Loves Me.
She Loves Me – Behind the Curtain
S45 Ep3 | 6m 22s
Air Date: 10/20/17
Go behind the scenes of She Loves Me with insights from the cast and production team.
Noël Coward’s Present Laughter | Preview
S45 Ep4 | 30s
Air Date: 11/03/17
Kevin Kline gives a Tony Award®-winning performance in Noël Coward’s Present Laughter
Noël Coward’s Present Laughter – Behind the Curtain
S45 Ep4 | 5m 45s
Air Date: 11/03/17
Noël Coward’s Present Laughter stars Tony Award®-winner Kevin Kline and Cobie Smulders.
The Dressing Gown
S45 Ep4 | 2m 1s
Air Date: 11/03/17
Noël Coward’s Present Laughter follows a self-obsessed actor in a mid-life crisis.
Cobie Smulders and Kevin Kline
S45 Ep4 | 1m 47s
Air Date: 11/03/17
Noël Coward’s Present Laughter stars Tony Award®-winner Kevin Kline and Cobie Smulders.
In The Heights: Chasing Broadway Dreams Preview
S45 Ep5 | 29s
Air Date: 11/10/17
This show chronicles the personal story of composer/lyricist Lin-Manuel Miranda.
Lin-Manuel Miranda on Writing “In The Heights”
S45 Ep5 | 2m 47s
Air Date: 11/10/17
Lin-Manuel Miranda discusses writing his first musical, "In the Heights."
Mandy Gonzalez and Chris Jackson Sing “When You’re Home”
S45 Ep5 | 2m 50s
Air Date: 11/10/17
Lin-Manuel Miranda explains the most autobiographical moment in In the Heights.
Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Broadway Dreams
S45 Ep5 | 2m 6s
Air Date: 11/10/17
Lin-Manuel Miranda worked for seven years to get In the Heights on Broadway.
“In the Heights” the Opening Number
S45 Ep5 | 1m 44s
Air Date: 11/10/17
Watch the cast of "Chasing Broadway Dreams" perform the opening number from "In the Height
Foo Fighters – Landmarks Live in Concert – Preview
S45 Ep6 | 1m 22s
Air Date: 11/10/17
The Foo Fighters perform at the Acropolis in the latest installment of Landmarks Live.
The Pretender
S45 Ep6 | 9m 8s
Air Date: 11/10/17
Multi-Grammy-winning rock band Foo Fighters perform "The Pretender" at the Acropolis.
Dave Grohl and Chad Smith Discuss Musical Influences
S45 Ep6 | 2m 12s
Air Date: 11/10/17
Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl and RHCPs' Chad Smith discuss their musical influences.
How Paul McCartney Wound Up Playing Drums on “Sunday Rain”
S45 Ep6 | 2m 29s
Air Date: 11/10/17
Dave Grohl speaks to Chad Smith about recording “Sunday Rain” with Paul McCartney.
Foo Fighters Perform “Sunday Rain” at the Acropolis
S45 Ep6 | 6m 23s
Air Date: 11/10/17
Multi-Grammy-winning rock band Foo Fighters perform "Sunday Rain" at the Acropolis
Foo Fighters Perform “Sunday Rain” at the Acropolis
S45 Ep6 | 6m 23s
Air Date: 11/10/17
Multi-Grammy-winning rock band Foo Fighters perform "Sunday Rain" at the Acropolis.
Indecent Preview
S45 Ep7 | 29s
Air Date: 11/17/17
The Tony Award-winning play Indecent premieres as part of the fall Broadway’s Best lineup.
Behind the Curtain: Indecent
S45 Ep7 | 6m 9s
Air Date: 11/17/17
Go behind the curtain of the Tony Award-winning play Indecent.
Max Gordon Moore as Playwright Sholem Asch in Indecent
S45 Ep7 | 1m 56s
Air Date: 11/17/17
Sholem Asch (Max Gordon Moore) defends his controversial play, God of Vengeance.
Behind the Curtain: Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn
S45 Ep8 | 6m 14s
Air Date: 11/24/17
Go behind the curtain of "Holiday Inn" with actors Megan Sikora, Corbin Bleu, and more.
Backstage Pass: Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn
S45 Ep8 | 10m 18s
Air Date: 11/24/17
Get your backstage pass to Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn.
Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn Preview
S45 Ep8 | 30s
Air Date: 11/24/17
Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn - The Broadway Musical comes to Great Performances on PBS.
Jump Rope and Tap Dance Routine in “Shaking the Blues Away”
S45 Ep8 | 1m 36s
Air Date: 11/24/17
The Holiday Inn cast jump rope and tap dance in "Shaking the Blues Away."
Corbin Bleu Performs “Let’s Say It With Firecrackers”
S45 Ep8 | 1m 39s
Air Date: 11/24/17
Corbin Bleu and Lora Lee Gayer tap dance and sing in "Let's Say It With Firecrackers."
Lora Lee Gayer & Bryce Pinkham Sing “White Christmas”
S45 Ep8 | 1m 15s
Air Date: 11/24/17
Lora Lee Gayer and Bryce Pinkham perform Irving Berlin’s classic song, "White Christmas."
The Moody Blues: Days of Future Passed Live | Preview
S45 Ep13 | 30s
Air Date: 11/25/17
The Moody Blues: Days of Future Passed Live from Great Performances premieres nationwide
Moody Blues Perform “Nights in White Satin”
S45 Ep13 | 2m 19s
Air Date: 11/25/17
The Moody Blues perform "Nights in White Satin" at at Toronto’s Sony Centre.
Moody Blues Perform “Tuesday Afternoon”
S45 Ep13 | 2m 4s
Air Date: 11/25/17
The Moody Blues perform "Tuesday Afternoon" at Toronto’s Sony Centre.
Celine Dion sings “Because You Loved Me”
S45 Ep14 | 1m 11s
Air Date: 11/25/17
Celine Dion performs "Because You Loved Me" accompanied by David Foster on the piano.
Hitman: David Foster & Friends | Preview
S45 Ep14 | 35s
Air Date: 11/25/17
Songwriter and producer David Foster has created some of the biggest hits in pop music.
Michael Bublé and Blake Shelton Sing “Home”
S45 Ep14 | 1m 37s
Air Date: 11/25/17
Michael Bublé and Blake Shelton sing "Home" in an all-star concert honoring David Foster.
Andrea Bocelli and Katharine McPhee sing “The Prayer”
S45 Ep14 | 2m
Air Date: 11/25/17
Andrea Bocelli and Katharine McPhee sing "The Prayer" in a concert honoring David Foster.
From Vienna: The New Year’s Celebration 2018 | Preview
S45 Ep15 | 30s
Air Date: 01/01/18
GP continues the tradition of ringing in the new year with the Vienna Philharmonic.
Great Performances at the Met: Norma | Preview
S45 Ep17 | 30s
Air Date: 01/26/18
Great Performances at the Met Season 12 begins with a new production of Bellini’s Norma.
Meet the cast of Great Performances at the Met: Norma
S45 Ep17 | 57s
Air Date: 01/26/18
Meet the talented cast of Great Performances at the Met: Norma.
Nas Live From the Kennedy Center: Classical Hip-Hop Preview
S45 Ep18 | 1m 44s
Air Date: 02/02/18
Nas and the National Symphony Orchestra stage a symphonic rendition of “Illmatic."
Nas Live From the Kennedy Center: Preview
S45 Ep18 | 27s
Air Date: 02/02/18
Nas and the National Symphony Orchestra stage a symphonic rendition of “Illmatic."
Nas Performs “One Love” with the National Symphony Orchestra
S45 Ep18 | 1m 40s
Air Date: 02/02/18
Critically acclaimed hip-hop artist Nas performs "One Love" at the Kennedy Center.
Nas on Performing at the Kennedy Center
S45 Ep18 | 2m 10s
Air Date: 02/02/18
Nas describes writing "Illmatic" in the NYC projects and performing it twenty years later.
Nas on Collaborating with the National Symphony Orchestra
S45 Ep18 | 2m
Air Date: 02/02/18
Nas reflects on partnering with the Kennedy Center and the National Symphony Orchestra.
Movies for Grownups® Awards with AARP the Magazine | Preview
S45 Ep20 | 30s
Air Date: 02/23/18
The 17th annual Movies for Grownups® Awards will be broadcast for the first time ever.
Laurie Metcalf wins Best Supporting Actress
S45 Ep20 | 1m 13s
Air Date: 02/23/18
Laurie Metcalf wins Best Supporting Actress at AARP's Movies for Grownups Awards.
Helen Mirren Receives Career Achievement Honor
S45 Ep20 | 1m 56s
Air Date: 02/23/18
Helen Mirren receives the Career Achievement Honor at AARP's Movies For Grownups Awards.
GP at the Met: Exterminating Angel – Preview
S45 Ep21 | 30s
Air Date: 03/25/18
GP at the Met continues with the American premiere of Adès’s The Exterminating Angel.
Thomas Adès Discusses Influences for The Exterminating Angel
S45 Ep21 | 4m 25s
Air Date: 03/25/18
Thomas Adès and Tom Cains discuss the surreal influences for The Exterminating Angel.
will.i.am and Friends Featuring the Black Eyed Peas Preview
S45 Ep22 | 2m 28s
Air Date: 04/20/18
International superstar will.i.am performs from London’s historic Royal Albert Hall.
Will.i.am, Taboo & apl.de.ap sing “Where Is the Love?”
S45 Ep22 | 6m 55s
Air Date: 04/20/18
Will.i.am, Taboo and apl.de.ap of the Black Eyed Peas sing "Where Is the Love?"
#thatPower
S45 Ep22 | 1m 53s
Air Date: 04/20/18
will.i.am & Friends Sing #thatPower From London’s Royal Albert Hall.
GP at the Met: L’Elisir d’Amore – Preview
S45 Ep23 | 30s
Air Date: 04/09/18
Donizetti’s comedy charms with Pretty Yende as Adina and Matthew Polenzani as Nemorino.
L’Elisir d’Amore: “Quanto amore”
S45 Ep23 | 2m 14s
Air Date: 04/29/18
Pretty Yende and Ildebrando D’Arcangelo sing an excerpt from Adina and Dulcamara’s Act II
L’Elisir d’Amore: ” Una Furtiva Lagrima”
S45 Ep23 | 1m 41s
Air Date: 04/29/18
Matthew Polenzani as Nemorino sings the famous aria "Una Furtiva Lagrima.
La Boheme Trailer
S45 Ep24 | 30s
Air Date: 05/20/18
The classic Puccini opera starring Sonya Yoncheva as Mimì and Michael Fabiano as Rodolfo.
Sonya Yoncheva and Michael Fabiano sing
S45 Ep24 | 1m 42s
Air Date: 05/20/18
Sonya Yoncheva and Michael Fabiano sing "O soave fanciulla" from La Bohème.
The Opera House – Preview
S45 Ep25 | 30s
Air Date: 05/25/18
Explore the history of the Met Opera’s Lincoln Center home in 1950s-60s New York City.
The Chandeliers – How an Accident Became Art
S45 Ep25 | 2m 46s
Air Date: 05/25/18
The surprising backstory behind how the chandeliers in The Opera House really came about.
A Broken Stage for Opening Night
S45 Ep25 | 2m 7s
Air Date: 05/25/18
The Challenges of Opening a New Opera House
Leontyne Price on Opening the Metropolitan Opera
S45 Ep25 | 1m 47s
Air Date: 05/25/18
Leontyne Price recalls being chosen to open The Opera House.
The Groundbreaking Ceremony of Lincoln Center
S45 Ep25 | 1m 48s
Air Date: 05/25/18
President Eisenhower and Leonard Bernstein spoke at this momentous ceremony.
“Vissi d’arte” from Puccini’s Tosca
S45 Ep26 | 3m 30s
Air Date: 06/15/18 | Rating: TV-G
Watch Sonya Yoncheva sing Floria Tosca's aria.
Ellis Island: The Dream of America with Pacific Symphony
S45 Ep27 | 30s
Air Date: 06/29/18
Capturing the emotions, elation and uncertainties of America's epic immigrant experience.
Excerpt from composer Peter Boyer’s “Ellis Island: The Dream
S45 Ep27 | 2m 49s
Air Date: 06/29/18
This Grammy-nominated original score celebrates the American immigrant experience.
The story of an immigrant child’s journey to Ellis Island
S45 Ep27 | 3m 42s
Air Date: 06/29/18
Camryn Manheim performs the words of 10-year-old Russian immigrant Katherine Beychok.
Behind the Scenes with Composer Peter Boyer
S45 Ep27 | 2m 13s
Air Date: 06/29/18
Peter Boyer discusses his Grammy-nominated composition.
Bel raggio lusinghier
S45 Ep28 | 1m 26s
Air Date: 07/08/18
Angela Meade sings an excerpt from the title character’s Act I aria.
Semiramide – Trailer
S45 Ep28 | 29s
Air Date: 07/08/18
See Rossini’s masterpiece with Angela Meade as the Queen of Babylon and Elizabeth DeShong.
E se ancor libero
S45 Ep28 | 1m 57s
Air Date: 07/08/18
Javier Camarena sings an excerpt from Idreno’s Act I aria.
GP at the Met: Così fan tutte – Official Trailer
S45 Ep29 | 30s
Air Date: 07/29/18
A new twist on Mozart’s comedy of the sexes starring Kelli O’Hara and Christopher Maltman.
“Donne mie, la fate a tanti”
S45 Ep29 | 1m 23s
Air Date: 07/29/18
Adam Plachetka sings Guglielmo’s Act II aria.
“Soave sia il vento”
S45 Ep29 | 2m 52s
Air Date: 07/29/18
Amanda Majeski, Serena Malfi, and Christopher Maltman sing this Act I trio.
Chicago Voices Trailer
S45 Ep30 | 30s
Air Date: 08/10/18
Celebrate the city’s vibrant music with Renée Fleming, Jessie Mueller, and more.
“Sweet Home Chicago”
S45 Ep30 | 2m 35s
Air Date: 08/10/18
Watch the cast sing a windy city favorite to close out the show.
The Chris Botti Band in Concert
S45 Ep31 | 20s
Air Date: 08/18/18
Don't miss the top-selling American instrumental artist Chris Botti and his band perform!
“Cinema Paradiso”
S45 Ep31 | 2m 31s
Air Date: 08/18/18
Excerpt of The Chris Botti Band performing "Cinema Paradiso."
“When I Fall In Love”
S45 Ep31 | 2m 14s
Air Date: 08/18/18
Excerpt of The Chris Botti Band performing "When I Fall in Love."
“You Don’t Know What Love Is”
S45 Ep31 | 2m 24s
Air Date: 08/18/18
Watch the Chris Botti Band perform “You Don’t Know What Love Is,” with Joey DeFrancesco.
“The Very Thought Of You”
S45 Ep31 | 2m
Air Date: 08/18/18
Watch an excerpt of renowned singer Sy Smith performing with the Chris Botti Band.
GP at the Met: Luisa Miller Official Trailer
S45 Ep32 | 30s
Air Date: 08/12/18
Experience Verdi’s heart-wrenching opera starring Plácido Domingo and Sonya Yoncheva.
“Tu puniscimi, o Signore”
S45 Ep32 | 2m 39s
Air Date: 08/12/18
Sonya Yoncheva sings the title character’s Act II aria.
“Quando le sere al placido”
S45 Ep32 | 2m 8s
Air Date: 08/12/18
Piotr Beczała sings Rodolfo’s Act II aria.
Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night Concert 2018
S45 Ep33 | 30s
Air Date: 08/17/18
Enjoy the Vienna Philharmonic’s open-air concert led by Valery Gergiev.
Excerpt from “Stridono lassù”
S45 Ep33 | 1m 12s
Air Date: 08/17/18
Anna Netrebko sings the stirring aria from Leoncavallo's Pagliacci.
GP at the Met: Cendrillon Official Trailer
S45 Ep34 | 28s
Air Date: 09/09/18
This stunning production of Massenet's Cendrillon stars Joyce DiDonato and Alice Coote.
A Cinderella Story
S45 Ep34 | 1m 16s
Air Date: 09/09/18
Opera star Joyce DiDonato explains why Cendrillon resonates with audiences.
Joyce DiDonato on Laurent Pelly’s production
S45 Ep34 | 1m 23s
Air Date: 09/09/18
Joyce DiDonato speaks about the enchanting set design of Laurent Pelly's production.
GP at the Met: Tristan und Isolde – Excerpt from Act 3
S44 Ep1 | 1m 40s
Air Date: 01/29/17 | Rating: NR
An excerpt from Act 3 of Tristan und Isolde, starring Nina Stemme and Stuart Skelton.
Tristan und Isolde with Nina Stemme and Stuart Skelton
S44 Ep1 | 30s
Air Date: 01/29/17 | Rating: NR
Nina Stemme and Stuart Skelton star in The Met’s new production of Tristan und Isolde.
Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night Concert 2016
S44 Ep2 | 30s
Air Date: 09/30/16 | Rating: NR
Semyon Bychkov conducts an all-French program
GRAMMY Salute to Music Legends
S44 Ep3 | 30s
Air Date: 10/14/16 | Rating: NR
The celebration and tribute concert features rare performances by honorees
GRAMMY Salute to Music Legends™: Earth, Wind & Fire Medley
S44 Ep3 | 3m
Air Date: 10/14/16 | Rating: NR
Earth, Wind & Fire perform ”Fantasy” and ”September”
GRAMMY Salute to Music Legends™: Tribute to Celia Cruz
S44 Ep3 | 2m 47s
Air Date: 10/14/16 | Rating: NR
Andy Garcia and The CineSon All Stars perform “Guantanamera” as a tribute to Celia Cruz
GRAMMY Salute to Music Legends™: Run-DMC Medley
S44 Ep3 | 2m 37s
Air Date: 10/14/16 | Rating: NR
Naughty By Nature perform Run-DMC medley
Hamilton’s America: Official Extended Trailer
S44 Ep4 | 30s
Air Date: 10/20/16 | Rating: NR
The documentary film that shows how Lin-Manuel Miranda brought Hamilton to life.
Hamilton in :60: The Immigrant
S44 Ep4 | 1m 20s
Air Date: 10/20/16 | Rating: NR
In this Hamilton in :60 video, learn about Alexander Hamilton, the immigrant.
Hamilton in :60: The Military Officer
S44 Ep4 | 1m 4s
Air Date: 10/20/16 | Rating: NR
In this Hamilton in :60 video, learn about Alexander Hamilton, the military officer.
Oskar Eustis Compares Lin-Manuel Miranda to Shakespeare
S44 Ep4 | 1m 38s
Air Date: 10/20/16 | Rating: NR
Oskar Eustis, head of the Public Theater compares Lin-Manuel Miranda to Shakespeare.
Hamilton in :60: The Politician
S44 Ep4 | 59s
Air Date: 10/20/16 | Rating: NR
In this segment of Hamilton in :60, learn about Alexander Hamilton's political career.
Phillipa Soo on Eliza Schuyler
S44 Ep4 | 38s
Air Date: 10/21/16 | Rating: NR
Phillipa Soo, who plays Eliza Schuyler in Hamilton, discusses how Eliza met Alexander.
Lin-Manuel Miranda on Writing in Aaron Burr’s Bedroom
S44 Ep4 | 57s
Air Date: 10/21/16 | Rating: NR
Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda wrote part of his smash hit from Aaron Burr's bedroom.
Hamilton in :60: His Legacy
S44 Ep4 | 1m 13s
Air Date: 10/20/16 | Rating: NR
Hamilton was killed in a duel with Aaron Burr in 1804. His legacy lives on in many forms.
The Room Where it Happens
S44 Ep4 | 1m 1s
Air Date: 10/21/16 | Rating: NR
Lin-Manuel Miranda and Leslie Odom Jr. visit "the room where it happened."
Christopher Jackson on George Washington
S44 Ep4 | 1m 2s
Air Date: 10/21/16 | Rating: NR
Christopher Jackson, who plays George Washington in Hamilton, discusses his character.
PBS Arts Fall Festival: Gypsy
S44 Ep5 | 30s
Air Date: 11/11/16 | Rating: NR
The hit revival of Gypsy, starring Imelda Staunton, comes to the PBS Arts Fall Festival.
Let Me Entertain You – Baby June and Her Newsboys
S44 Ep5 | 2m 7s
Air Date: 11/11/16 | Rating: NR
Baby June (Scarlet Roche) and company perform "Baby June and Her Newsboys" in Gypsy.
Some People – Momma Rose
S44 Ep5 | 2m 50s
Air Date: 11/11/16 | Rating: NR
Momma Rose (Imelda Staunton) performs "Some People" in Gypsy.
Together, Wherever We Go – Momma Rose, Herbie, Louise
S44 Ep5 | 2m 18s
Air Date: 11/11/16 | Rating: NR
Momma Rose, Herbie and Louise perform "Together, Wherever We Go" in Gypsy.
Let Me Entertain You – Louise as Gypsy Rose Lee
S44 Ep5 | 2m 54s
Air Date: 11/11/16 | Rating: NR
Louise (Lara Pulver) performs “Let Me Entertain You” as Gypsy Rose Lee in Gypsy.
The Hollow Crown: The Wars of the Roses – Preview
S44 Ep6 | 1m 24s
Air Date: 12/11/16 | Rating: NR
The Wars of the Roses will continue the epic saga with three more lavish film adaptations.
Behind the Scenes of The Hollow Crown: The War of the Roses
S44 Ep6 | 2m 30s
Air Date: 12/11/16 | Rating: NR
PBS talks with the cast and director of The Hollow Crown: The Wars of the Roses.
The Hollow Crown: The Wars of the Roses | Full Series
S44 Ep6 | 30s
Air Date: 12/11/16 | Rating: NR
The Hollow Crown: The Wars of the Roses is a three-part follow-up to The Hollow Crown.
The Hollow Crown: The Wars of the Roses | Henry VI Part 1
S44 Ep6 | 30s
Air Date: 12/11/16 | Rating: NR
Henry VI causes outrage by marrying Margaret of Anjou, setting the scene for Civil War.
The Arrest of the Duchess | Henry VI Part 1
S44 Ep6 | 1m 40s
Air Date: 12/11/16 | Rating: NR
The Duchess of Gloucester is arrested and the Duke steps down as the king's protector.
Henry VI Part I – Battle Scene
S44 Ep6 | 1m 38s
Air Date: 12/11/16 | Rating: NR
England is in crisis; war rages on.
The Hollow Crown: The Wars of the Roses | Henry VI Part 2
S44 Ep7 | 30s
Air Date: 12/18/16 | Rating: NR
Bitter rivalries erupt into the Wars of the Roses.
The Hollow Crown: The Wars of the Roses | Richard III
S44 Ep8 | 30s
Air Date: 12/25/16 | Rating: NR
Richard III manipulates his way through the court on a bloodthirsty path to the throne.
Richard III – Betrayal and Murder
S44 Ep8 | 1m 40s
Air Date: 12/25/16 | Rating: NR
Richard is two-faced as he plots the demise of both his brother and his father, the King.
Shakespeare Live!
S44 Ep9 | 30s
Air Date: 12/23/16 | Rating: NR
The star-studded Shakespeare Live! from the Royal Shakespeare Company salutes the Bard.
Judi Dench’s Titania
S44 Ep9 | 1m 47s
Air Date: 12/23/16
When Nick Bottom awakes Titania (Judi Dench) she immediately falls in love with him.
Shakespeare Live! – To Be or Not to Be
S44 Ep9 | 59s
Air Date: 12/23/16 | Rating: NR
Some friends stop by to give Hamlet actor Paapa Essiedu notes on his performance.
From Vienna: The New Year’s Celebration 2017 – Preview
S44 Ep10 | 30s
Air Date: 01/01/17 | Rating: NR
Julie Andrews returns as host of From Vienna: The New Year's Celebration 2017.
Bel Canto the Opera From Lyric Opera of Chicago
S44 Ep11 | 30s
Air Date: 01/13/17 | Rating: NR
Bel Canto the Opera from Lyric Opera of Chicago Comes to Great Performances.
Alicia Keys – Landmarks Live in Concert Preview
S44 Ep12 | 30s
Air Date: 01/20/17 | Rating: NR
Landmarks Live In Concert debuts with Grammy Award-winning artist, Alicia Keys.
Great Art in Dark Times | Alicia Keys – Landmarks Live
S44 Ep12 | 46s
Air Date: 01/20/17 | Rating: NR
Alicia Keys and Chad Smith explore the idea that great art can come from dark times.
The Gospel | Alicia Keys – Landmarks Live
S44 Ep12 | 1m 7s
Air Date: 01/20/17 | Rating: NR
Alicia Keys explains the meaning of the song "The Gospel" from her new album "Here."
Circle Line | Alicia Keys – Landmarks Live
S44 Ep12 | 1m
Air Date: 01/20/17 | Rating: NR
Alicia Keys discusses performing a spontaneous concert on the Circle Line with Chad Smith.
New York City Love | Alicia Keys – Landmarks Live in Concert
S44 Ep12 | 2m 15s
Air Date: 01/20/17 | Rating: NR
Alicia Keys, a native New Yorker, explains how the city has shaped her life.
Alicia Keys on the Power of Music
S44 Ep12 | 1m 42s
Air Date: 01/20/17 | Rating: NR
Alicia Keys speaks about her latest album, "Here," and the power of music to unite people.
Alicia Keys on The Apollo Theater
S44 Ep12 | 1m 49s
Air Date: 01/20/17 | Rating: NR
Alicia Keys describes The Apollo Theater's significance as a New York City landmark.
Brad Paisley – Landmarks Live in Concert Preview
S44 Ep13 | 30s
Air Date: 01/27/17 | Rating: NR
Country music star Brad Paisley returns to his roots for a special outdoor concert at WVU.
American Saturday Night | Brad Paisley at WVU
S44 Ep13 | 2m 27s
Air Date: 01/27/17 | Rating: NR
Brad Paisley performs "American Saturday Night" at WVU's Mountaineer Field.
Country Nation | Brad Paisley at WVU
S44 Ep13 | 2m 51s
Air Date: 01/27/17 | Rating: NR
Brad Paisley performs Country Nation at West Virginia University's Mountaineer Field.
Crushin’ It | Brad Paisley at WVU
S44 Ep13 | 2m 25s
Air Date: 01/27/17 | Rating: NR
Brad Paisley sings "Crushin' It" at Mountaineer Field, his favorite WV landmark.
New York City Ballet in Paris – Preview
S44 Ep14 | 31s
Air Date: 02/17/17 | Rating: NR
NYC Ballet in Paris features Gounod's Walpurgisnacht Ballet and Ravel's La Valse.
Peter Martins Interview with Paula Zahn
S44 Ep14 | 10m 34s
Air Date: 02/17/17 | Rating: NR
Paula Zahn interviews Peter Martins, Ballet Master in Chief of the New York City Ballet.
Ravel’s La Valse | NYC Ballet in Paris
S44 Ep14 | 55s
Air Date: 02/17/17 | Rating: NR
NYC Ballet in Paris, an all-Balanchine performance, culminates with Ravel's La Valse.
Gounod’s Walpurgisnacht Ballet | NYC Ballet in Paris
S44 Ep14 | 51s
Air Date: 02/17/17 | Rating: NR
NYC Ballet in Paris, opens with Gounod's Walpurgisnacht Ballet.
GP at the Met: Don Giovanni – Preview
S44 Ep15 | 31s
Air Date: 02/19/17 | Rating: NR
Simon Keenlyside stars in Mozart's Don Giovanni conducted by Fabio Luisi for The Met.
New York City Ballet Symphony in C – Preview
S44 Ep16 | 30s
Air Date: 02/24/17 | Rating: NR
NYC Ballet Symphony in C features Sonatine and culminates in Balanchine's Symphony in C.
Sonatine – NYC Ballet Symphony in C
S44 Ep16 | 1m 28s
Air Date: 02/24/17 | Rating: NR
New York City Ballet Symphony in C opens with the rarely seen Ravel's Sonatine.
Symphony in C – NYC Ballet Symphony in C
S44 Ep16 | 2m 3s
Air Date: 02/24/17 | Rating: NR
Balanchine’s Symphony in C is the finale of this two-part New York City Ballet special.
Dudamel Conducts Tangos Under the Stars with the LA Phil
S44 Ep17 | 30s
Air Date: 03/30/17 | Rating: NR
Dudamel Conducts Tangos Under the Stars with the LA Phil at the Hollywood Bowl.
Libertango | Dudamel Conducts Tangos Under the Stars
S44 Ep17 | 2m 46s
Air Date: 03/30/17 | Rating: NR
Dudamel leads the LA Philharmonic in Astor Piazzolla's Libertango while dancers tango.
Adios nonino | Dudamel Conducts Tangos Under The Stars
S44 Ep17 | 2m 58s
Air Date: 03/30/17 | Rating: NR
Dudamel leads the LA Philharmonic in Astor Piazzolla's Adios nonino while dancers tango.
GMET: L’Amour de Loin | Preview
S44 Ep18 | 31s
Air Date: 04/01/17 | Rating: NR
Kaija Saariaho’s highly praised L’Amour de Loin (“Love From Afar”) airs on GP at the Met.
Young Men – Preview
S44 Ep19 | 28s
Air Date: 04/06/17 | Rating: NR
Young Men is a WWI-inspired feature-length dance film commemorating that war's centennial.
Training with the Sergeant | Young Men
S44 Ep19 | 2m 45s
Air Date: 04/06/17 | Rating: NR
Young Men is a WWI-inspired feature-length dance film commemorating that war's centennial.
In the Trenches | Young Men
S44 Ep19 | 2m 53s
Air Date: 04/06/17 | Rating: NR
Young Men is a WWI-inspired feature-length dance film commemorating that war's centennial.
Shell Shock | Young Men
S44 Ep19 | 3m 4s
Air Date: 04/06/17 | Rating: NR
Young Men is a WWI-inspired feature-length dance film commemorating that war's centennial.
The Making of Young Men
S44 Ep19 | 14m 38s
Air Date: 04/06/17 | Rating: NR
Artistic Directors Michael Nunn and William Trevitt discuss the making of Young Men.
GP at the Met: Romeo Et Juliette Preview
S44 Ep20 | 35s
Air Date: 04/13/17 | Rating: NR
Diana Damrau and Vittorio Grigolo star in Gounod’s Roméo et Juliette on GP at the Met.
The Making of the Opera
S44 Ep20 | 2m 48s
Air Date: 04/14/17
Director Bartlett Sher discusses the making of Gounod’s Roméo et Juliette at The Met.
The Fight
S44 Ep20 | 1m 27s
Air Date: 04/14/17
The Capulets and Montagues fight in Gounod’s Roméo et Juliette opera.
GP at the Met: Nabucco – Preview
S44 Ep21 | 29s
Air Date: 05/07/17
Plácido Domingo stars as the title king in Verdi’s Nabucco at The Met.
The Chorus | GP at the Met: Nabucco
S44 Ep21 | 1m 1s
Air Date: 05/07/17
The chorus in Nabucco at The Met perform an opera number.
Levine, Domingo, and Gelb | GP at The Met: Nabucco
S44 Ep21 | 2m 37s
Air Date: 05/07/17
James Levine, Plácido Domingo, and Peter Gelb discuss Nabucco at The Metropolitan Opera.
GP at The Met: Rusalka Preview
S44 Ep22 | 33s
Air Date: 06/18/17
The Met's new production of Dvořák's haunting fairy tale comes to GP at the Met.
Čury mury fuk, Act 1 | GP at the Met: Rusalka
S44 Ep22 | 2m 6s
Air Date: 06/18/17
Jamie Barton sings Ježibaba’s “Čury mury fuk” from Act I of “Rusalka.”
Song to the Moon, Act 1 | GP at the Met: Rusalka
S44 Ep22 | 2m 12s
Air Date: 06/18/17
Kristine Opolais sings the title character’s “Song to the Moon” from Act I of Rusalka.
Andrea Bocelli – Landmarks Live in Concert Preview
S44 Ep23 | 30s
Air Date: 06/30/17
Andrea Bocelli performs at the Palazzo Vecchio in Florence with Maestro Zubin Mehta.
Andrea Bocelli and Chad Smith Jam
S44 Ep23 | 1m 24s
Air Date: 06/30/17
Andrea Bocelli and Chad Smith of RHCP play music together in Bocelli's Tuscany home.
Andrea Bocelli on the Palazzo Vecchio
S44 Ep23 | 1m 5s
Air Date: 06/30/17
Andrea Bocelli describes the importance of the Palazzo Vecchio.
O Sole Mio – Andrea Bocelli
S44 Ep23 | 1m 37s
Air Date: 06/30/17
Andrea Bocelli performs O Sole Mio in the historical Palazzo Vecchio in Florence, Italy.
Andrea Bocelli on Tuscany
S44 Ep23 | 56s
Air Date: 06/30/17
Andrea Bocelli explains what makes Tuscany so beautiful and rare.
Time to Say Goodbye: Andrea Bocelli and Carly Paoli
S44 Ep23 | 4m 25s
Air Date: 06/30/17
Andrea Bocelli performs Time to Say Goodbye with soprano Carly Paoli in Florence.
GP at the Met: Idomeneo Preview
S44 Ep24 | 35s
Air Date: 07/16/17
Mozart’s early masterpiece Idomeneo conducted by James Levine comes to GP at the Met.
Idomeneo’s Fuor Del Mar
S44 Ep24 | 1m 35s
Air Date: 07/16/17
Matthew Polenzani sings the title character’s Act II aria from "Idomeneo" at the Met.
Elettra’s Tutte Nel Cor Vi Sento
S44 Ep24 | 1m 43s
Air Date: 07/16/17
Elza van den Heever sings Elettra’s Act I aria from "Idomeneo" at the Met.
Idomeneo Act III Quartet
S44 Ep24 | 1m 52s
Air Date: 07/16/17
Nadine Sierra, Elza van den Heever, Alice Coote, and Matthew Polenzani sing.
Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night Concert 2017 Preview
S44 Ep26 | 30s
Air Date: 08/18/17
Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night Concert airs on PBS with special guest Renée Fleming.
Dvořák’s Song to the Moon | Renée Fleming and VPO
S44 Ep26 | 1m 58s
Air Date: 08/18/17
Renée Fleming Sings Dvořák's Song to the Moon alongside the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra.
Engelbert Humperdinck’s Prelude to Hansel and Gretel | VPO
S44 Ep26 | 2m 12s
Air Date: 08/18/17
The Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra performs Humperdinck's Prelude to Hansel and Gretel.
GMET: Eugene Onegin – Preview
S44 Ep27 | 30s
Air Date: 08/13/17
GP at the Met presents Tchaikovsky’s Eugene Onegin. Anna Netrebko and Peter Mattei star.
Onegin’s Aria (Kogda bi zhizn)
S44 Ep27 | 1m 55s
Air Date: 07/24/17
Mariusz Kwiecien performs Onegin's Aria from Act I of Tchaikovsky's Eugene Onegin.
Lenski’s Aria
S44 Ep27 | 2m 31s
Air Date: 08/13/17
Alexey Dolgov sings Lenski's Act II aria in GP at the Met: Eugene Onegin.
Letter Scene (“Puskai pogibnu ya”)
S44 Ep27 | 3m 18s
Air Date: 08/13/17
Excerpt from Tatiana's (Anna Netrebko) letter scene ("Puskai pogibnu ya") from Act I.
Addio del passato | GMET: La Traviata
S44 Ep28 | 1m 30s
Air Date: 08/25/17
Sonya Yoncheva sings Violetta’s Act III aria from La Traviata.
O mio rimorso | GMET: La Traviata
S44 Ep28 | 1m 41s
Air Date: 08/25/17
Michael Fabiano sings Alfredo's Act II cabaletta from La Traviata.
GMET: La Traviata – Preview
S44 Ep28 | 30s
Air Date: 08/25/17
The acclaimed Sonya Yoncheva stars as the heroine Violetta Valéry in Verdi’s La Traviata.
GP at the Met: Der Rosenkavalier – Preview
S44 Ep29 | 30s
Air Date: 09/03/17
Renée Fleming performs one of her greatest signature roles in Der Rosenkavalier.
Act III Duet
S44 Ep29 | 1m 40s
Air Date: 09/03/17
Erin Morley and Elīna Garanča sing Sophie and Octavian's final Der Rosenkavalier duet.
Act II Duet
S44 Ep29 | 1m 25s
Air Date: 09/03/17
Erin Morley and Elīna Garanča sing in the Presentation of the Rose scene.
Dudamel Conducts LA Phil in John Williams Celebration
S43 Ep1 | 39s
Air Date: 07/24/15 | Rating: NR
Composer John Williams is paid tribute at the LA Phil's gala opening night concert.
John Williams and Gustavo Dudamel Discuss Film Score
S43 Ep1 | 3m 8s
Air Date: 07/24/15 | Rating: NR
The musicians discuss “Escapades” from Williams' score to the film "Catch Me If You Can."
John Williams Conducts “The Imperial March” from Star Wars
S43 Ep1 | 2m 25s
Air Date: 07/20/15 | Rating: NR
John Williams conducts "The Imperial March" from his score to "The Empire Strikes Back."
John Williams Recording His Great Performances Theme Music
S43 Ep1 | 5m 10s
Air Date: 07/24/15 | Rating: NR
Watch John Williams at work, recording the theme song he wrote for Great Performances.
Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night Concert 2015 – Preview
S43 Ep2 | 35s
Air Date: 08/28/15 | Rating: NR
The world-renowned Vienna Philharmonic is led by guest conductor Zubin Mehta.
Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night Concert 2015: Edvard Grieg
S43 Ep2 | 2m 52s
Air Date: 08/28/15 | Rating: NR
Edvard Grieg's Piano Concerto in A minor, op. 16, featuring pianist Rudolf Buchbinder.
Rudolf Buchbinder, Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night Concert
S43 Ep2 | 2m 56s
Air Date: 08/28/15 | Rating: NR
Viennese pianist Rudolf Buchbinder is the soloist at the 2015 summer concert.
Zubin Mehta Leads Vienna Philharmonic in Strauss Waltz
S43 Ep2 | 2m 59s
Air Date: 08/28/15 | Rating: NR
Zubin Mehta leads the Vienna Philharmonic in the "Wiener Blut" waltz by Johann Strauss II.
Billy Elliot the Musical Live – Preview
S43 Ep3 | 38s
Air Date: 10/23/15 | Rating: NR
The long-running hit both on Broadway and in London’s West End comes to Great Performances
Billy Elliot the Musical Live – Electricity
S43 Ep3 | 1m 55s
Air Date: 10/23/15 | Rating: NR
In the number "Electricity," Billy Elliot explains his love of dance to an audition panel.
Chita Rivera: A Lot of Livin’ to Do – Preview
S43 Ep4 | 1m 30s
Air Date: 11/06/15 | Rating: NR
A legend's career retrospective, with new interviews, performance footage, and more.
Chita Rivera Sings “Carousel” by Jacques Brel
S43 Ep4 | 5m 27s
Air Date: 11/06/15 | Rating: NR
Chita Rivera sings "Carousel" from Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris.
Chita Rivera: “Nowadays” from Chicago the Musical
S43 Ep4 |
Air Date: 11/06/15 | Rating: NR
Chita Rivera performs "Nowadays" in homage to her Chicago co-star and friend, Gwen Verdon.
Chita Rivera’s West Side Story
S43 Ep4 | 1m 37s
Air Date: 11/06/15 | Rating: NR
The musical by Jerome Robbins, with music by Leonard Bernstein, made Chita Rivera a star.
Chita Rivera Guest Stars on Maurice Chevalier Special
S43 Ep4 | 1m 42s
Air Date: 11/06/15 | Rating: NR
Chita Rivera: A Lot of Livin' to Do includes Rivera's appearance on Chevalier's special.
Chita Rivera and Liza Minnelli in The Rink on Broadway
S43 Ep4 |
Air Date: 11/06/15 | Rating: NR
Chita Rivera sings songs from The Rink, a Kander & Ebb musical co-starring Liza Minnelli.
Andrea Bocelli: Cinema
S43 Ep5 | 30s
Air Date: 11/27/15 | Rating: NR
The superstar tenor's salute to the movies, with Italian and Hollywood songs and scores.
Andrea Bocelli: Cinema – “Mi Mancherai” from Il Postino
S43 Ep5 | 2m
Air Date: 11/27/15 | Rating: NR
Tenor Andrea Bocelli plays piano and sings “Mi Mancherai” (I'll Miss You) from Il Postino.
Andrea Bocelli: Cinema – “Por una Cabeza” Tango Song
S43 Ep5 | 1m 51s
Air Date: 11/27/15 | Rating: NR
Tenor Andrea Bocelli sings and shares the stage with two tango dancers.
Andrea Bocelli: Cinema – “Don’t Cry for Me Argentina” Duet
S43 Ep5 | 1m 49s
Air Date: 11/27/15 | Rating: NR
Andrea Bocelli and Nicole Scherzinger sing a Spanish version of the hit song from Evita.
Andrea Bocelli: Cinema – West Side Story’s “Maria”
S43 Ep5 | 1m 56s
Air Date: 11/27/15 | Rating: NR
The star tenor sings "Maria" from the Broadway musical and film, West Side Story.
Andrea Bocelli: Cinema – Song from Life is Beautiful
S43 Ep5 | 1m 58s
Air Date: 11/27/15 | Rating: NR
Andrea Bocelli sings "Sorridi Amore Vai" from the Oscar-winning film Life is Beautiful.
From Vienna: The New Year’s Celebration 2016 – Preview
S43 Ep6 | 35s
Air Date: 01/01/16 | Rating: NR
Julie Andrews hosts the annual New Year’s Day celebration with the Vienna Philharmonic.
Julie Andrews in Vienna: Lusthaus in Prater Park
S43 Ep6 | 1m 33s
Air Date: 01/01/16 | Rating: NR
Julie Andrews explores Vienna while hosting the 2016 New Year's Day Celebration.
Il Trovatore
S43 Ep7 | 31s
Air Date: 08/27/11 | Rating: TV-G
An extraordinary cast stars in a popular Verdi favorite
GP at the Met: Il Trovatore (2016) – Preview
S43 Ep7 | 34s
Air Date: 01/22/16 | Rating: NR
Soprano Anna Netrebko and Tenor Yonghoon Lee in their Met role debuts in the Verdi opera.
Anna Netrebko’s Solo in GP at the Met: Il Trovatore
S43 Ep7 | 2m 16s
Air Date: 01/22/16 | Rating: NR
Anna Netrebko's solo as Lenora in GP at the Met: Il Trovatore.
Il Trovatore: Anna Netrebko and Dimitri Hvorostovsky Duet
S43 Ep7 | 2m 14s
Air Date: 01/22/16 | Rating: NR
Anna Netrebko (Leonora) and Dmitri Hvorostovsky (di Luna) perform the Act IV duet
GP at the Met: Otello Preview
S43 Ep8 | 31s
Air Date: 02/24/13 | Rating: NR
Renée Fleming and Johan Botha star in Otello, Verdi’s towering tragedy of jealousy.
GP at the Met: Otello (2016) – Preview
S43 Ep8 | 35s
Air Date: 02/21/16 | Rating: NR
Aleksandrs Antonenko in his first Met performance as Otello, the tormented Moor of Venice.
GP at the Met: Tannhäuser
S43 Ep9 | 35s
Air Date: 03/13/16 | Rating: NR
Johan Botha, Eva-Maria Westbroek, Michelle DeYoung, Peter Mattei star; Levine conducts.
GP at the Met: Lulu
S43 Ep10 | 35s
Air Date: 04/10/16 | Rating: NR
William Kentridge directs the opera Lulu, starring Marlis Petersen as the femme fatale.
Joan Baez 75th Birthday Celebration Preview
S43 Ep11 | 29s
Air Date: 04/28/16 | Rating: NR
A concert with Joan Baez and others, celebrating her birthday at the Beacon Theatre.
Joan Baez and David Crosby Sing ‘Blackbird’
S43 Ep11 | 2m 32s
Air Date: 04/28/16 | Rating: NR
Joan Baez and David Crosby Sing "Blackbird"
Joan Baez Sings ‘Forever Young’
S43 Ep11 | 1m 58s
Air Date: 05/02/16 | Rating: NR
Joan Baez sings 'Forever Young,' a song written by Bob Dylan.
Joan Baez and Paul Simon Sing ‘The Boxer’
S43 Ep11 | 1m 42s
Air Date: 05/04/16 | Rating: NR
Joan Baez and Paul Simon sing "The Boxer", written by Simon.
Joan Baez and Judy Collins Sing ‘Diamonds and Rust’
S43 Ep11 | 1m 25s
Air Date: 05/04/16 | Rating: NR
Joan Baez and Judy Collins sing "Diamonds and Rust", a song written by Joan Baez.
Joan Baez with Indigo Girls and Mary Chapin Carpenter
S43 Ep11 | 1m 46s
Air Date: 06/01/16 | Rating: NR
Joan Baez, Indigo Girls and Mary Chapin Carpenter sing "The Water Is Wide."
‘Before The Deluge’ by Joan Baez and Jackson Browne
S43 Ep11 | 1m 56s
Air Date: 06/01/16 | Rating: NR
Joan Baez and Jackson Browne sing Browne's song, "Before The Deluge"
GP at the Met: The Pearl Fishers promo
S43 Ep12 | 30s
Air Date: 05/21/16 | Rating: NR
This season of GP at the Met features The Pearl Fishers by French composer Georges Bizet.
Great Performances at the Met: Turandot
S43 Ep13 | 30s
Air Date: 06/12/16 | Rating: NR
Hear Nina Stemme sing the demanding role of Puccini’s princess.
Great Performances at the Met: Manon Lescaut
S43 Ep14 | 30s
Air Date: 08/13/16 | Rating: NR
Hear Kristine Opolais and Roberto Alagna as the ill-fated lovers in Puccini’s opera.
Great Performances at the Met: Madama Butterfly
S43 Ep15 | 30s
Air Date: 08/19/16 | Rating: NR
The late Anthony Minghella’s critically acclaimed production of Puccini’s classic.
Great Performances at the Met: Roberto Devereux
S43 Ep16 | 30s
Air Date: 08/28/16 | Rating: NR
Experience the final opera of Donizetti’s Tudor trilogy.
Great Performances at the Met: Elektra
S43 Ep17 | 30s
Air Date: 09/18/16 | Rating: NR
Esa-Pekka Salonen Conducts Patrice Chéreau’s Acclaimed Staging of Elektra, With Nina Stemm
Star-Spangled Spectacular: Bicentennial of National Anthem
S42 Ep1 | 35s
Air Date: 09/13/14 | Rating: NR
John Lithgow hosts a live, two-hour show with Grammy-, Emmy- and Tony-winning performers.
Lady Gaga Sings “Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)”
S42 Ep2 | 4m 29s
Air Date: 10/23/14 | Rating: NR
Lady Gaga performs “Bang Bang” from 'Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga: Cheek to Cheek LIVE!'
Tony Bennett Sings “How Do You Keep the Music Playing?”
S42 Ep2 | 47s
Air Date: 10/24/14 | Rating: NR
Tony Bennett sings the Oscar-nominated song, "How Do You Keep the Music Playing?"
Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga Sing “Nature Boy”
S42 Ep2 | 1m 17s
Air Date: 10/24/14 | Rating: NR
The duo embody the tenderness and love expressed in the lyrics of "Nature Boy."
Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga Perform “I Won’t Dance”
S42 Ep2 | 1m 39s
Air Date: 10/24/14 | Rating: NR
Bennett and Gaga do dance a bit in their rendition of this classic from the film Roberta.
Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga Sing and Dance “Cheek to Cheek”
S42 Ep2 | 1m 46s
Air Date: 10/24/14 | Rating: NR
Irving Berlin wrote this song for Top Hat (1935), starring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers.
Exclusive Interview: Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga on Jazz
S42 Ep2 | 2m 58s
Air Date: 10/24/14 | Rating: NR
Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga talk about jazz in an exclusive interview.
Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga on Making Cheek to Cheek LIVE!
S42 Ep2 | 2m 55s
Air Date: 10/24/14 | Rating: TV-G
Lady Gaga calls the PBS show, "my favorite television performance that I've ever done."
Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga on Reputation and Audiences
S42 Ep2 | 3m 55s
Air Date: 10/24/14 | Rating: NR
Bennett and Gaga speak about being polarizing and respected figures.
Cats the Musical: A Preview
S42 Ep3 | 34s
Air Date: 11/21/14 | Rating: NR
Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cats returns to Great Performances.
From Vienna: The New Year’s Celebration 2015 – Preview
S42 Ep4 | 35s
Air Date: 01/01/15 | Rating: NR
Julie Andrews hosts this annual New Year's Day celebration with the Vienna Philharmonic.
Julie Andrews Visits a Coffee House in Vienna
S42 Ep4 | 1m 20s
Air Date: 01/01/15 | Rating: TV-G
Andrews takes a coffee break from hosting From Vienna: The New Year's Celebration 2015.
Preview American Voices, with Renée Fleming
S42 Ep5 | 35s
Air Date: 01/09/15 | Rating: TV-PG
Opera singer Renée Fleming convenes a festival celebrating American vocal artistry.
Renée Fleming Sings “Danny Boy” at American Voices Concert
S42 Ep5 | 2m 43s
Air Date: 01/09/15 | Rating: TV-G
Soprano opera star Renée Fleming sings "Danny Boy," a song dear to Irish Americans.
Sutton Foster Sings “Anything Goes” – American Voices
S42 Ep5 |
Air Date: 01/09/15 | Rating: NR
Tony Award-winner Sutton Foster talks about her training and performs "Anything Goes."
GP at the Met: Le Nozze di Figaro
S42 Ep6 | 34s
Air Date: 01/16/15 | Rating: NR
Mozart's opera of marital discord is conducted by Met Music Director James Levine.
Macbeth Preview
S42 Ep7 | 30s
Air Date: 10/05/10 | Rating: TV-14
Watch Rupert Goold's gripping stage production of Macbeth, starring Sir Patrick Stewart.
Macbeth: A Conversation with Sir Patrick Stewart
S42 Ep7 | 10m 47s
Air Date: 10/05/10 | Rating: NR
Paula Zahn interviews Sir Patrick Stewart on his role in GREAT PERFORMANCES' Macbeth
“Sleep no more!”
S42 Ep7 | 2m 55s
Air Date: 10/05/10
After murdering the king, Macbeth (Sir Patrick Stewart) reflects on his misdeeds.
Banquo’s Ghost Haunts Macbeth
S42 Ep7 | 2m 55s
Air Date: 10/05/10
Banquo's ghost haunts Macbeth (Sir Patrick Stewart) at a dinner party.
GP at the Met: Carmen
S42 Ep8 | 34s
Air Date: 02/22/15 | Rating: NR
Bizet’s Carmen returns with Anita Rachvelishvili and Aleksandrs Antonenko.
Aleksandrs Antonenko as Don José in Carmen (2015)
S42 Ep8 | 1m 30s
Air Date: 02/22/15 | Rating: NR
Aleksandrs Antonenko sings Don José's aria from Act II of Bizet's Carmen.
La Dolce Vita: The Music of Italian Cinema
S42 Ep9 | 34s
Air Date: 02/27/15 | Rating: NR
With the New York Philharmonic, featuring Joshua Bell, Renée Fleming and Josh Groban.
“Se” from Cinema Paradiso with Groban, Fleming and Bell
S42 Ep9 | 2m 57s
Air Date: 02/27/15 | Rating: NR
"Se" is performed by Josh Groban, Renée Fleming and Joshua Bell, with Alan Gilbert.
GP at the Met: Il Barbiere di Siviglia
S42 Ep10 | 33s
Air Date: 03/22/15 | Rating: NR
Rossini’s classic comedy features some of the most recognizable melodies in opera.
Mark Morris Dance Group: L’Allegro
S42 Ep11 | 33s
Air Date: 03/27/15 | Rating: NR
Mark Morris’s signature work set to Handel and Milton is on television for the first time.
Mark Morris Dance Group: L’Allegro Excerpts
S42 Ep11 | 2m 40s
Air Date: 03/27/15 | Rating: NR
Three excerpts from L'Allegro, the acclaimed dance by choreographer Mark Morris.
Mark Morris on L’Allegro, a Masterpiece Dance
S42 Ep11 | 9m 45s
Air Date: 03/27/15 | Rating: NR
Choreographer Mark Morris shares the inspiration and structure of his dance L'Allegro.
Mark Morris Dance Group: L’Allegro, “The Ladies’ Dance”
S42 Ep11 | 2m 59s
Air Date: 03/27/15 | Rating: NR
Twelve women dance to an air for soprano in a section of Mark Morris's signature work.
Mark Morris Dance Group: L’Allegro, “The Stupid Men’s Dance”
S42 Ep11 | 1m 58s
Air Date: 03/27/15 | Rating: NR
Men slap one another in slapstick fashion in a part nicknamed "The Stupid Men's Dance."
Annie Lennox: Nostalgia in Concert – “Georgia on My Mind”
S42 Ep12 | 2m 11s
Air Date: 04/03/15 | Rating: NR
Annie Lennox performs "Georgia on My Mind" from her Nostalgia album, live in concert.
Annie Lennox: Nostalgia Live in Concert
S42 Ep12 | 39s
Air Date: 04/03/15 | Rating: NR
Annie Lennox pays tribute to some of the greatest artists of the 20th century.
Annie Lennox: Nostalgia Live in Concert – “Summertime”
S42 Ep12 | 2m 59s
Air Date: 04/03/15 | Rating: NR
Annie Lennox performs "Summertime" from her Nostalgia album, live in concert.
Annie Lennox: Nostalgia in Concert – “I Put a Spell on You”
S42 Ep12 | 2m 55s
Air Date: 04/03/15 | Rating: NR
Annie Lennox performs "I Put a Spell on You," the song she sang at the Grammy Awards.
GP at the Met: Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg
S42 Ep13 | 34s
Air Date: 04/12/15 | Rating: NR
Met Music Director James Levine leads Wagner’s grand comedy, starring Michael Volle.
GP at the Met: Les Contes d’Hoffmann
S42 Ep14 | 34s
Air Date: 05/10/15 | Rating: NR
Vittorio Grigolo stars as the tortured poet unlucky in love in Offenbach’s opera.
Annie Lennox: Nostalgia in Concert – “Mood Indigo”
S42 Ep15 | 2m 36s
Air Date: 04/03/15 | Rating: NR
Annie Lennox performs the Duke Ellington classic "Mood Indigo" from her Nostalgia album.
Boston Symphony Orchestra: Andris Nelsons’ Inaugural Concert
S42 Ep15 | 35s
Air Date: 05/29/15 | Rating: NR
The conductor Andris Nelsons' first concert as BSO Music Director, with special guests.
Andris Nelsons Conducts Intermezzo from Cavalleria Rusticana
S42 Ep15 | 2m 12s
Air Date: 05/29/15 | Rating: NR
The famous Intermezzo from the opera is used in several popular film soundtracks.
Jonas Kaufmann and Kristine Opolais: “Tu, tu, amore? Tu?”
S42 Ep15 | 2m 59s
Air Date: 05/29/15 | Rating: NR
The opera stars perform with the Boston Symphony Orchestra and conductor Andris Nelsons.
Jonas Kaufmann and Kristine Opolais: La Boheme Act I Finale
S42 Ep15 | 2m 47s
Air Date: 05/29/15 | Rating: NR
Performed under the direction of Andris Nelsons, with the Boston Symphony Orchestra.
“Pines of Rome” with Andris Nelsons, BSO Music Director
S42 Ep15 |
Air Date: 05/29/15 | Rating: NR
"Pines of Rome" is the second orchestral work of Respighis "Roman trilogy."
Great Performances at the Met: The Merry Widow
S42 Ep16 | 34s
Air Date: 06/19/15 | Rating: NR
The new staging is the Met debut of Broadway director and choreographer Susan Stroman.
GP at the Met: The Merry Widow – Renée Fleming & Nathan Gunn
S42 Ep16 | 1m 22s
Air Date: 06/19/15 | Rating: NR
Renée Fleming and Nathan Gunn in their Act II duet in The Merry Widow.
GP at the Met: Iolanta and Bluebeard’s Castle, a Double Bill
S42 Ep17 | 35s
Air Date: 07/12/15 | Rating: NR
Tchaikovsky’s Iolanta, starring Anna Netrebko, and Bluebeard’s Castle by Bartók.
Driving Miss Daisy – Preview
S42 Ep18 | 35s
Air Date: 07/17/15 | Rating: NR
Alfred Uhry’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play, starring Angela Lansbury and James Earl Jones.
Driving Miss Daisy: Hoke Gets a Raise
S42 Ep18 | 2m 56s
Air Date: 07/17/15 | Rating: NR
Chauffeur Hoke Colburn asks for a raise after he receives a competing job offer.
Driving Miss Daisy: A Christmas Critique
S42 Ep18 | 2m 45s
Air Date: 07/17/15 | Rating: NR
Daisy Werthan complains about how her daughter-in-law has embraced Christmas traditions.
Driving Miss Daisy: Leaving Georgia
S42 Ep18 | 2m 8s
Air Date: 07/17/15 | Rating: NR
While on a drive, Daisy shares a family memory with her chauffeur Hoke.
GP at the Met: La Donna Del Lago
S42 Ep19 | 34s
Air Date: 08/02/15 | Rating: NR
The Met’s first production of Rossini's bel canto showcase.
GP at the Met: Cavalleria Rusticana and Pagliacci
S42 Ep20 | 35s
Air Date: 09/06/15 | Rating: NR
Marcelo Álvarez in opera’s most popular double bill, Cavalleria Rusticana and Pagliacci.
Bryan Adams in Concert
S42 Ep21 | 33s
Air Date: 03/01/15 | Rating: NR
The acclaimed singer-songwriter shares an evening of his rock classics.
Encores! Great Performances at the Met
S42 Ep22 | 35s
Air Date: 11/29/14 | Rating: NR
Memorable arias and duets from today’s operatic superstars, hosted by Deborah Voigt.
Twilight: Los Angeles Preview
S42 Ep23 | 34s
Air Date: 06/12/15 | Rating: NR
An encore of Anna Deveare Smith's masterpiece on the aftermath of the L.A. riots.
Twilight: Los Angeles – Latasha Harlins
S42 Ep23 | 2m 47s
Air Date: 06/12/15 | Rating: NR
Anna Deveare Smith portrays an activist and a store owner addressing Harlin's death.
Twilight: Los Angeles – The Beverly Hills Hotel
S42 Ep23 | 3m 3s
Air Date: 06/12/15 | Rating: NR
Anna Deavere Smith depicts a famous real estate agent and an assailant of Reginald Denny.
The Hollow Crown: Shakespeare’s History Plays
1m
Air Date: 09/20/13 | Rating: NR
A star-studded Shakespeare's “Richard II,” “Henry IV, Parts 1 and 2,” and “Henry V.”
The Hollow Crown: Richard II
S41 Ep1 | 3m 15s
Air Date: 09/20/13 | Rating: NR
Ben Whishaw performs the deposition scene from Shakespeare's Richard II.
Tom Hiddleston Previews “The Hollow Crown”
S41 Ep1 | 1m 30s
Air Date: 09/20/13 | Rating: NR
Tom Hiddleston previews "The Hollow Crown" on Great Performances. Starts Sept. 20 on PBS
The Hollow Crown: Richard II – Preview
S41 Ep1 | 30s
Air Date: 09/19/13 | Rating: NR
Premieres Friday, September 20, 2013 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.
Tom Hiddleston Talks About The Hollow Crown & Social Media
S41 Ep1 | 1m 30s
Air Date: 09/20/13 | Rating: NR
The Hollow Crown premieres Sept. 20 on Great Performances.
The Hollow Crown: Henry IV Part 1
S41 Ep2 | 3m 11s
Air Date: 09/27/13 | Rating: NR
Henry IV lectures his son, Prince Hal, on his poor and unprincelike conduct.
Henry IV Part 1 Preview
S41 Ep2 | 31s
Air Date: 09/27/13 | Rating: NR
Jeremy Irons and Tom Hiddleston star in the Shakespeare's history play.
The Hollow Crown: Henry IV, Part 1 – Preview
S41 Ep2 | 30s
Air Date: 09/26/13 | Rating: NR
Premieres Friday, September 27, 2013 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.
The Hollow Crown: Henry IV Part 2
S41 Ep3 | 3m 19s
Air Date: 10/04/13 | Rating: NR
Prince Hal (Tom Hiddleston) mourns the death of his father, King Henry IV (Jeremy Irons).
Henry IV Part 2 Preview
S41 Ep3 | 32s
Air Date: 10/04/13 | Rating: NR
Jeremy Irons and Tom Hiddleston star in Shakespeare's history play.
The Hollow Crown: Henry IV, Part 2 – Preview
S41 Ep3 | 30s
Air Date: 10/03/13 | Rating: NR
Premieres Friday, October 4, 2013 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.
The Hollow Crown: Henry V
S41 Ep4 | 2m 35s
Air Date: 10/11/13 | Rating: NR
Prior to battle, Henry V rallies his English troops in his famous St. Crispen's Day Speech
Henry V – Preview
S41 Ep4 | 30s
Air Date: 10/18/13 | Rating: NR
Premieres Friday, October 11, 2013 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.
Paul Taylor: Architect of Energy
S41 Ep5 | 10m 38s
Air Date: 05/03/13 | Rating: NR
Choreographer Paul Taylor and his dancers discuss Brandenburgs and Beloved Renegade
Paul Taylor Dance Company in Paris Preview
S41 Ep5 | 32s
Air Date: 05/03/13 | Rating: NR
The Paul Talyor Dance Company performs Brandenburgs and Beloved Renegade.
40th Anniversary Celebration Preview
S41 Ep5 | 31s
Air Date: 10/18/13 | Rating: NR
A stellar roster of diverse alumni gather to share their Great Performances stories.
Audra McDonald Sings “Dear Friend”
S41 Ep5 | 2m 20s
Air Date: 10/18/13 | Rating: NR
Audra McDonald sings “Dear Friend” at the Great Performances 40th Anniversary Celebration.
Josh Groban Sings “Not While I’m Around” from “Sweeney Todd”
S41 Ep5 |
Air Date: 10/18/13 | Rating: NR
Josh Groban sings “Not While I’m Around” from the musical “Sweeney Todd.”
Michael Bublé Sings “That’s All”
S41 Ep5 |
Air Date: 10/18/13 | Rating: NR
Michael Bublé sings "That's All" at the Great Performances 40th Anniversary Celebration.
Moby-Dick from San Francisco Opera
S41 Ep6 | 30s
Air Date: 11/01/13 | Rating: NR
Jay Hunter Morris stars as the obsessive Captain Ahab in the opera Moby-Dick.
Jay Hunter Morris, Captain Ahab in Moby-Dick
S41 Ep6 | 6m 43s
Air Date: 11/01/13 | Rating: NR
Jay Hunter Morris stars as Captain Ahab in San Francisco Opera's Moby-Dick.
Gene Scheer, Librettist of Moby-Dick
S41 Ep6 | 7m 10s
Air Date: 11/01/13 | Rating: NR
Gene Scheer, librettist of the opera Moby-Dick, describes his creative process.
Jonathan Lemalu, Queequeg in Moby-Dick
S41 Ep6 | 3m 29s
Air Date: 11/01/13 | Rating: NR
Jonathan Lemalu stars as Queequeg in San Francisco Opera's Moby-Dick
Moby-Dick Composer Jake Heggie
S41 Ep6 | 4m 56s
Air Date: 11/01/13 | Rating: NR
Composer Jake Heggie describes how the opera came to be and his love for singers.
Talise Trevigne on Her Role as Pip
S41 Ep6 | 4m 11s
Air Date: 11/01/13 | Rating: NR
Soprano Talise Trevigne performs the role of Pip in "Moby-Dick."
Morgan Smith as Starbuck in Moby-Dick
S41 Ep6 | 6m 17s
Air Date: 11/01/13 | Rating: NR
See portions of Morgan Smith’s performance as Starbuck in "Moby-Dick."
Stephen Costello Performs Ishmael in Moby-Dick
S41 Ep6 | 5m 6s
Air Date: 11/01/13 | Rating: NR
Stephen Costello performs the role of Ishmael in "Moby-Dick."
Patrick Summers on Conducting Moby-Dick
S41 Ep6 | 6m 18s
Air Date: 11/01/13 | Rating: NR
Patrick Summers discusses the advantages of conducting new works.
Moby-Dick: 24-hour Timelapse on Stage
S41 Ep6 | 8m 42s
Air Date: 11/01/13 | Rating: NR
See a 24-hour timelapse video of Moby-Dick at the San Francisco Opera.
Sondheim’s “Company” with the New York Philharmonic
S41 Ep7 | 30s
Air Date: 11/15/13 | Rating: NR
Stephen Sondheim's "Company" with the New York Philharmonic features an all-star cast.
Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Oklahoma! – Preview
S41 Ep8 | 30s
Air Date: 11/15/13 | Rating: NR
Premieres Friday, November 15, 2013 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.
Hugh Jackman Sings “Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin'”
S41 Ep8 | 3m
Air Date: 11/15/13 | Rating: NR
Hugh Jackman sings "Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin'" in a scene with Maureen Lipman.
Hugh Jackman Sings “The Surrey with the Fringe on Top”
S41 Ep8 | 3m 4s
Air Date: 11/15/13 | Rating: NR
Hugh Jackman sings "The Surrey with the Fringe on Top" in Oklahoma!
Barbra Streisand: Back to Brooklyn – Preview
S41 Ep9 | 30s
Air Date: 11/29/13 | Rating: NR
Premieres Friday, November 29, 2013, at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.
Pavarotti: A Voice for the Ages – Preview
S41 Ep10 | 35s
Air Date: 11/30/13 | Rating: NR
Some of Pavarotti's finest performances and in duet with pop stars and The Three Tenors.
From Vienna: The New Year’s Celebration 2014 – Preview
S41 Ep11 | 35s
Air Date: 01/01/14 | Rating: NR
Julie Andrews hosts this annual New Year's Day celebration with the Vienna Philharmonic.
GP at the Met: Eugene Onegin
S41 Ep12 | 30s
Air Date: 01/17/14 | Rating: TV-PG
Tchaikovsky’s romantic tragedy stars Anna Netrebko, Mariusz Kwiecien, and Piotr Beczala.
Barrymore – Trailer
S41 Ep13 | 30s
Air Date: 01/31/14 | Rating: TV-14
Christopher Plummer plays actor John Barrymore in this film adaptation of the play.
Barrymore Excerpt: John Barrymore Introduces Himself
S41 Ep13 | 2m 26s
Air Date: 01/31/14 | Rating: TV-14
Christopher Plummer, playing John Barrymore, introduces himself to the audience.
Barrymore Excerpt: Rehearsing “Richard III”
S41 Ep13 | 2m 54s
Air Date: 01/31/14 | Rating: TV-14
Rehearsing "Richard III"
Preview of National Theatre: 50 Years on Stage
S41 Ep14 | 50s
Air Date: 02/14/14 | Rating: NR
Theater legends celebrate the National Theatre's 50th anniversary.
Guys and Dolls: “Sit Down, You’re Rocking the Boat”
S41 Ep14 | 3m 12s
Air Date: 02/14/14 | Rating: TV-PG
Clive Rowe brings down the house with “Sit Down, You’re Rocking the Boat.”
James Corden in “One Man, Two Guvnors”
S41 Ep14 | 1m 21s
Air Date: 02/14/14 | Rating: TV-14
James Corden performs a slapstick scene from "One Man, Two Guvnors."
Benedict Cumberbatch as Rosencrantz in Tom Stoppard Play
S41 Ep14 | 2m 59s
Air Date: 02/14/14 | Rating: TV-14
Benedict Cumberbatch as Rosencrantz in "Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead."
Judi Dench Sings Sondheim’s “Send in the Clowns”
S41 Ep14 | 2m 23s
Air Date: 02/14/14 | Rating: TV-14
Judi Dench sings Stephen Sondheim's “Send in the Clowns” from "A Little Night Music."
The Fairies Dance for Aurora
S41 Ep14 | 1m 54s
Air Date: 04/25/14 | Rating: TV-PG
Fairies dance for baby Aurora in Matthew Bourne's Sleeping Beauty.
Sting Performs “The Last Ship” Live at the Public Theater
S41 Ep15 | 2m 59s
Air Date: 02/21/14 | Rating: NR
Sting performs the Broadway-bound "The Last Ship" on his birthday at The Public Theater.
Highlights from Sting: The Last Ship
S41 Ep15 | 3m 7s
Air Date: 02/21/14 | Rating: TV-PG
Watch highlights from Sting's live performance of "The Last Ship" at the Public Theater.
Sting: The Last Ship – Preview
S41 Ep15 | 30s
Air Date: 02/21/14 | Rating: NR
Premieres Friday, February 21, 2014 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.
Sting Performs Live: “Show Some Respect” from The Last Ship
S41 Ep15 |
Air Date: 02/21/14 | Rating: TV-14
Sting performs live: "Show Some Respect" from "The Last Ship," at the Public Theater.
Sting Performs Live: “What Have We Got?” from The Last Ship
S41 Ep15 | 2m 32s
Air Date: 02/21/14 | Rating: TV-14
Sting performs "What Have We Got?" from "The Last Ship," live at the Public Theater.
Sting Performs Live: “Shipyard” from The Last Ship
S41 Ep15 | 2m 27s
Air Date: 02/21/14 | Rating: TV-14
Sting and his band and Jimmy Nail perform "Shipyard," introducing the album's characters.
GP at the Met: “The Nose”
S41 Ep16 | 30s
Air Date: 02/23/14 | Rating: NR
Shostakovich’s dark comedy "The Nose" stars Tony Award winner Paulo Szot.
The Dukes of September: Preview with Fagen, McDonald, Scaggs
S41 Ep17 | 34s
Air Date: 03/01/14 | Rating: NR
Three music legends join forces as an all-star supergroup: The Dukes of September.
Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers with Edie Brickell
S41 Ep18 | 33s
Air Date: 03/07/14 | Rating: NR
A bluegrass concert with Steve Martin, the Steep Canyon Rangers and Edie Brickell.
Bob Dylan: The 30th Anniversary Concert Celebration
S41 Ep19 | 34s
Air Date: 03/01/14 | Rating: TV-PG
An encore of highlights from 1992’s star-studded tribute to the American music icon.
GP at the Met: Tosca (2014)
S41 Ep20 | 35s
Air Date: 03/09/14 | Rating: TV-14
Tosca, Puccini’s enduring favorite opera, stars an exceptional trio of singing actors.
The Dave Clark Five And Beyond – Glad All Over. Film Trailer
S41 Ep21 | 4m 8s
Air Date: 04/08/14 | Rating: TV-14
Part of the British Invasion, The Dave Clark Five helped change the rock scene in America.
The Dave Clark Five – Glad All Over – Preview
S41 Ep21 | 30s
Air Date: 04/07/14 | Rating: NR
Premieres Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.
GP at the Met: Falstaff
S41 Ep22 | 35s
Air Date: 04/13/14 | Rating: TV-14
James Levine conducts Verdi’s brilliant final opera, "Falstaff."
Matthew Bourne’s Sleeping Beauty – Preview
S41 Ep23 | 40s
Air Date: 04/25/14 | Rating: TV-PG
Choreographer Matthew Bourne gives the classic fairy tale ballet a Gothic spin.
Casting a Curse in Sleeping Beauty
S41 Ep23 | 1m 33s
Air Date: 04/25/14 | Rating: NR
The dark fairy Carabosse casts a curse on baby Aurora.
Rose Adagio Duet from Sleeping Beauty, Act I
S41 Ep23 | 3m
Air Date: 04/25/14 | Rating: TV-PG
Matthew Bourne's playful choreography between young lovers, set to Tchaikovsky's music.
Aurora’s 100-Year Sleep in Matthew Bourne’s Sleeping Beauty
S41 Ep23 | 2m 20s
Air Date: 04/25/14 | Rating: TV-PG
Princess Aurora's 100-year slumber becomes restless as it nears the end of its spell.
Aurora Dances in Her Sleep in “Sleeping Beauty”
S41 Ep23 | 2m 20s
Air Date: 04/25/14 | Rating: TV-PG
Princess Aurora's 100-year slumber becomes restless as it nears the end of its spell.
Matthew Bourne Interview. Creating a New Sleeping Beauty
S41 Ep23 | 2m 11s
Air Date: 04/25/14 | Rating: TV-14
Dance history and storytelling is important to choreographer Matthew Bourne.
The Curse is Broken in Sleeping Beauty
S41 Ep23 | 2m 12s
Air Date: 04/25/14 | Rating: NR
Leo awakens the sleeping Aurora with the kiss of true love.
GP at the Met: Rusalka
S41 Ep24 | 30s
Air Date: 05/18/14 | Rating: NR
Renée Fleming sings one of her signature roles, the title character in Dvo?ák's Rusalka.
Renée Fleming Sings “Song to the Moon” from Rusalka
S41 Ep24 | 2m 6s
Air Date: 05/18/14 | Rating: TV-PG
The soprano Renée Fleming sings the aria "Song to the Moon" from the opera Rusalka.
GP at the Met: Prince Igor
S41 Ep26 | 40s
Air Date: 06/22/14 | Rating: NR
The epic Prince Igor is performed by the Met for the first time in nearly 100 years.
GP at the Met: La Bohème
S41 Ep27 | 34s
Air Date: 06/27/14 | Rating: NR
Franco Zeffirelli’s lavish production is the most-performed opera in Met history.
GP at the Met: Werther
S41 Ep28 | 39s
Air Date: 07/20/14 | Rating: NR
Tenor Jonas Kaufmann stars as the tortured poet in the Met’s new production of Werther.
Dudamel Conducts the Verdi Requiem at the Hollywood Bowl
S41 Ep29 | 34s
Air Date: 08/01/14 | Rating: NR
Celebrating the 200th anniversary of Verdi’s birth with the Los Angeles Philharmonic.
Dudamel Describes the Drama and Genius of Verdi’s Requiem
S41 Ep29 | 2m 59s
Air Date: 08/01/14 | Rating: NR
Gustavo Dudamel describes the Requiem as passionately as he conducts it.
Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night Concert 2014 Preview
S41 Ep30 | 34s
Air Date: 08/22/14 | Rating: NR
With piano virtuoso Lang Lang and symphonic poems by Berlioz and Richard Strauss.
Lang Lang Performs Strauss’ Burleske
S41 Ep30 | 2m 7s
Air Date: 08/22/14 | Rating: NR
An excerpt of Lang Lang performing a Richard Strauss piece with the Vienna Philharmonic.
GP at the Met: Così fan tutte
S41 Ep31 | 39s
Air Date: 08/24/14 | Rating: NR
James Levine Leads a youthful cast in Mozart’s joyful and heart-rending masterpiece.
Juan Diego Flórez’s Encore Performance in La Cenerentola
S41 Ep33 | 2m 23s
Air Date: 09/07/14 | Rating: NR
Juan Diego Flórez performs an encore of the opera's aria "Si, ritrovarla io giuro."
GP at the Met: La Cenerentola
S41 Ep34 | 39s
Air Date: 09/07/14 | Rating: NR
Joyce DiDonato sings the title role in Rossini’s Cinderella story.
Joyce DiDonato Sings Rossini’s Joyful Aria “Non più mesta”
S41 Ep34 | 1m 39s
Air Date: 09/07/14 | Rating: NR
Joyce DiDonato sings a joyful aria as Angelina in Rossini's La Cenerentola.
Alessandro Corbelli in Rossini’s La Cenerentola
S41 Ep34 | 1m 26s
Air Date: 09/07/14 | Rating: NR
Alessandro Corbelli sings Don Magnifico's aria in the Rossini opera La Cenerentola.
Excerpt from “Rejoice”: Yism’Khu (They Shall Rejoice)
S41 Ep35 | 5m 4s
Air Date: 08/28/14 | Rating: NR
Violinist Itzhak Perlman and Cantor Helfgot perform the opening song Yism’Khu.
Excerpt from “Rejoice”: A Yidishe Mame (A Jewish Mother)
S41 Ep35 | 8m
Air Date: 08/28/14 | Rating: NR
Itzhak Perlman and Cantor Helfgot perform the popular Yiddish classic “A Yidishe Mame”
Rejoice with Itzhak Perlman and Cantor Yitzchak Meir Helfgot
S41 Ep35 | 45s
Air Date: 08/28/14 | Rating: NR
Hear Itzhak Perlman and Yitzchak Meir Helfgot in liturgical and traditional works.
Paul McCartney’s Live Kisses Preview
S40 Ep1 | 30s
Air Date: 09/07/12 | Rating: NR
Paul McCartney’s Live Kisses captures the making of his newest album Kisses On The Bottom.
“I’m Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter”
S40 Ep1 | 2m 54s
Air Date: 09/07/12 | Rating: NR
Paul McCartney performs "I'm Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter."
Rod Stewart: Merry Christmas, Baby Preview
S40 Ep2 | 30s
Air Date: 11/26/12 | Rating: NR
Two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Rod Stewart, hosts his first holiday special.
Magical Mystery Tour Revisited Preview
S40 Ep3 | 30s
Air Date: 12/14/12 | Rating: NR
The story behind the Beatles film Magical Mystery Tour.
The Beatles’ Magical Mystery Tour Preview
S40 Ep3 | 30s
Air Date: 12/14/12 | Rating: NR
The controversial surreal film made by The Beatles and broadcast by the BBC in 1967.
The Beatles’ Magical Mystery Tour – Preview
S40 Ep3 | 30s
Air Date: 12/13/12 | Rating: NR
Airs Friday, March 8, 2013 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.
Magical Mystery Tour Origins
S40 Ep3 | 3m 25s
Air Date: 12/14/12 | Rating: NR
How and why The Beatles decided to make the controversial film.
From Vienna: The New Year’s Celebration 2013 Preview
S40 Ep4 | 30s
Air Date: 01/01/13 | Rating: NR
Ring in the New Year with the Vienna Philharmonic at the opulent Musikverein.
Broadway Musicals: A Jewish Legacy Preview
S40 Ep6 | 30s
Air Date: 01/01/13 | Rating: NR
An exploration of the unique role Jews had in the creation of the modern musical.
Fiddler’s Tradition
S40 Ep6 | 5m 10s
Air Date: 01/01/13 | Rating: NR
The surprising universality of the Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick musical Fiddler on Roof.
Paul Simon’s Graceland Journey Preview
S40 Ep7 | 30s
Air Date: 01/04/13 | Rating: NR
A look at Paul Simon's seminal album and his 2011 journey back to South Africa.
GP at the Met: L’Elisir d’Amore Preview
S40 Ep8 | 30s
Air Date: 01/18/13 | Rating: NR
Anna Netrebko and Matthew Polenzani star In Donizetti’s comic gem L’Elisir d’Amore.
GP at the Met: Tempest Preview
S40 Ep11 | 30s
Air Date: 03/17/13 | Rating: NR
Robert Lepage’s staging of the English-language opera based on Shakespeare’s final play.
GP at the Met: La Clemenza di Tito Preview
S40 Ep12 | 31s
Air Date: 04/14/13 | Rating: NR
Mozart's La Clemenza di Tito stars Barbara Frittoli, El?na Garan?a, and Giuseppe Filianoti
GP at the Met: Un Ballo in Maschera
S40 Ep13 | 30s
Air Date: 05/05/13 | Rating: NR
Verdi's classic drama of political intrigue and thwarted romance.
GP at the Met: Rigoletto Preview
S40 Ep15 | 33s
Air Date: 05/17/13 | Rating: NR
The bold new Michael Mayer production set in 1960s Vegas.
GP at the Met: Aida Preview
S40 Ep16 | 30s
Air Date: 06/09/13 | Rating: NR
Verdi's monumental tale, both epic and intimate.
GP at the Met: Les Troyens Preview
S40 Ep17 | 31s
Air Date: 06/30/13 | Rating: NR
The five-act tragedy stars Deborah Voigt, Susan Graham, and Bryan Hymel.
Maria Stuarda: “Deh! Tu di un’umile preghiera”
S40 Ep18 | 2m 18s
Air Date: 07/14/13 | Rating: NR
Joyce DiDonato performs Mary's prayer from Act II of Donizetti's "Maria Stuarda."
Maria Stuarda: “Figlia impura di Bolena”
S40 Ep18 | 4m 7s
Air Date: 07/14/13 | Rating: NR
Joyce DiDonato and Elza van den Heever in Act I finale from Donizetti's "Maria Stuarda."
GP at the Met: Maria Stuarda Preview
S40 Ep18 | 31s
Air Date: 07/14/13 | Rating: NR
The first-ever Met production of Donizetti’s opera stars Joyce DiDonato.
Dancing At Jacob’s Pillow: Never Stand Still Preview
S40 Ep19 | 32s
Air Date: 07/26/13 | Rating: NR
The passion, discipline, and daring of those who choose a life in dance.
GP at the Met: Parsifal Preview
S40 Ep20 | 31s
Air Date: 07/28/13 | Rating: NR
Jonas Kaufmann sings the title role in The Metropolitan Opera's new production.
Andrea Bocelli: Love in Portofino
S40 Ep21 | 30s
Air Date: 03/03/13 | Rating: NR
Andrea Bocelli's new concert special features musical favorites inspired by Portofino.
Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night Concert 2013 Preview
S40 Ep21 | 31s
Air Date: 08/02/13 | Rating: NR
Wagner and Verdi are featured in this year's celebration with the Vienna Philharmonic.
I Lombardi: “La mia letizia infonderer”
S40 Ep21 |
Air Date: 08/02/13 | Rating: NR
Tenor Michael Schade performs Verdi at Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night Concert 2013.
GP at the Met: Francesca da Rimini Preview
S40 Ep22 | 31s
Air Date: 08/18/13 | Rating: NR
Zandonai’s opera Francesca da Rimini stars Eva-Maria Westbroek and Marcello Giordani.
GP at the Met: Giulio Cesare
S40 Ep23 | 32s
Air Date: 09/01/13 | Rating: NR
David Daniels and Natalie Dessay star in this innovative production of the Handel opera.
Roberto Alagna and El?na Garan?a: Final scene of Carmen
1m 8s
Air Date: 11/30/14 | Rating: NR
Roberto Alagna and El?na Garan?a get physical in the final scene of Bizet's Carmen.
Hugh Laurie’s Love Affair with the Blues
S39 Ep1 | 1m 58s
Air Date: 09/29/11 | Rating: NR
Hugh Laurie talks about his love of the blues and New Orleans.
Hugh Laurie: Let Them Talk
S39 Ep1 | 30s
Air Date: 09/29/11 | Rating: TV-PG
Watch the the actor's personal odyssey through the New Orleans's rich musical tradition
Andrea Bocelli Live in Central Park
S39 Ep4 | 30s
Air Date: 12/01/11 | Rating: NR
Beloved tenor Andrea Bocelli performs a free concert on Central Park's Great Lawn.
Andrea Bocelli and Tony Bennett Perform “New York, New York”
S39 Ep4 | 2m 16s
Air Date: 12/02/11
Watch Andrea Bocelli and Tony Bennett perform this classic by Kander and Ebb.
Andrea Bocelli: Live in Central Park Preview
S39 Ep4 | 30s
Air Date: 12/02/11
Join the Italian tenor and guests Tony Bennett, Céline Dion, Chris Botti and more.
Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night 2012 Preview
S39 Ep6 | 30s
Air Date: 08/31/12 | Rating: NR
Conductor Gustavo Dudamel leads the 4th annual Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night concert.
Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night 2012
S39 Ep6 | 27m 55s
Air Date: 08/31/12 | Rating: NR
This 30-minute excerpt includes selections from Ponchielli, Strauss, and Gimenez.
Hancock, Dudamel & the LA Phil Celebrate Gershwin
S39 Ep7 | 30s
Air Date: 01/05/12 | Rating: TV-G
Airing Friday, January 6 at 9 p.m. on PBS (check local listings)
Herbie Hancock, Gustavo Dudamel and the LA Phil Celebrate…
S39 Ep7 | 30s
Air Date: 01/06/12 | Rating: NR
Premieres Friday, January 6, 2012 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.
Let Me Down Easy
S39 Ep8 | 2m 54s
Air Date: 01/12/12 | Rating: TV-14
Anna Deavere Smith's Acclaimed show airs Friday, January 13 at 9 p.m. on PBS
Anna Deavere Smith Talks About “Let Me Down Easy”
S39 Ep8 | 2m
Air Date: 01/12/12 | Rating: NR
Premieres on PBS Jan. 13, 2012
Paula Zahn Interviews Anna Deavere Smith
S39 Ep8 | 14m 40s
Air Date: 01/12/12 | Rating: TV-G
Paula Zahn talks to Anna Deavere Smith about her play Let Me Down Easy
Let Me Down Easy – Preview
S39 Ep8 | 30s
Air Date: 01/13/12 | Rating: NR
Airs Friday, August 17, 2012 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.
GP at the Met: Anna Bolena
S39 Ep9 | 30s
Air Date: 01/19/12 | Rating: TV-PG
Diva Anna Netrebko as Donizetti's Anna Bolena January 20 at 9 p.m. (check local listings)
Tony Bennett: Duets II
S39 Ep10 | 30s
Air Date: 01/26/12 | Rating: TV-PG
The program airs on Friday, January 27, 2012, at 9 p.m. on PBS (check local listings)
Tony Bennett: Duets II – Preview
S39 Ep10 | 30s
Air Date: 06/01/12 | Rating: NR
Airs Friday, June 1, 2012 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.
Memphis
S39 Ep11 | 30s
Air Date: 02/23/12 | Rating: TV-PG
Broadway's 2010 Tony Award-Winning Best Musical rocks Friday, February 24 at 9 pm on PBS
Don Giovanni
S39 Ep12 | 30s
Air Date: 02/25/12 | Rating: TV-PG
The new production of the opera airs Sunday, February 26 at 12 p.m. (check local listings)
The Thomashefskys
S39 Ep13 | 36s
Air Date: 03/28/12 | Rating: TV-PG
A celebration of Yiddish theater airs Thursday, March 29 at 8 p.m. (check local listings)
The Phantom of the Opera at the Royal Albert Hall
S39 Ep14 | 30s
Air Date: 03/02/12 | Rating: TV-PG
Andrew Lloyd Webber's record-breaking hit comes to PBS in March (check local listings)
Satyagraha
S39 Ep15 | 30s
Air Date: 03/24/12 | Rating: TV-PG
Philip Glass' inspirational opera airs March 25 at 12 p.m. on PBS (check local listings)
Images from Satyagraha
S39 Ep15 | 1m 33s
Air Date: 03/24/12 | Rating: TV-PG
See stills from the revival of Phelim McDermott and Julian Crouch's 2008 production
San Francisco Symphony at 100
S39 Ep16 | 5m
Air Date: 03/29/12 | Rating: NR
The Centennial Season opening gala airs Friday, March 30 at 9 p.m. (check local listings)
GP at the Met: Rodelinda
S39 Ep17 | 30s
Air Date: 04/21/12 | Rating: TV-PG
Stephen Wadsworth's acclaimed production airs April 22 at 12 p.m. (check local listings)
GP at the Met: Faust
S39 Ep18 | 32s
Air Date: 05/13/12 | Rating: NR
Jonas Kaufmann, Marina Poplavskaya, and René Pape star in Guonod's Faust.
GP at the Met: The Enchanted Island
S39 Ep19 | 30s
Air Date: 05/18/12 | Rating: NR
The Enchanted Island is a world premiere work that combines Baroque music and Shakespeare.
GP at the Met: Ernani
S39 Ep20 | 30s
Air Date: 06/17/12 | Rating: NR
Four extraordinary singers star in Verdi’s Ernani.
GP at the Met: Manon
S39 Ep22 | 30s
Air Date: 08/05/12 | Rating: NR
Star soprano Anna Netrebko sings her first Met performances of the title role in Manon.
Tanglewood 75th Anniversary Celebration Preview
S39 Ep23 | 30s
Air Date: 08/10/12 | Rating: NR
A concert event to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Tanglewood.
The Boston Pops Performs “Times Square: 1944”
S39 Ep23 | 1m 39s
Air Date: 08/10/12 | Rating: NR
The Boston Pops performs Leonard Bernstein's "Times Square: 1944" from “On the Town.”
James Taylor Performs “Shall We Dance?”
S39 Ep23 | 2m 5s
Air Date: 08/10/12 | Rating: NR
James Taylor performs Rodger and Hammerstein's "Shall We Dance?" from “The King and I.”
Jackie Evancho: Music of the Movies
S39 Ep24 | 30s
Air Date: 08/11/12 | Rating: NR
Twelve-year-old classical crossover prodigy Jackie Evancho’s second television special.
Libiamo from La Traviata
S39 Ep25 | 3m 20s
Air Date: 08/26/12 | Rating: NR
Natalie Dessay and Matthew Polenzani perform "Libiamo" from La Traviata.
GP at the Met: La Traviata
S39 Ep25 | 30s
Air Date: 08/26/12 | Rating: NR
Acclaimed French soprano Natalie Dessay makes her Met role debut in Verdi's La Traviata.
Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night Concert Dance of the Hours
S39 Ep26 | 3m 34s
Air Date: 08/31/12 | Rating: NR
Excerpt: Ponchielli’s “Dance of the Hours from the opera ‘La Gioconda’”
Wagner’s Dream Preview
S39 Ep27 | 30s
Air Date: 09/10/12 | Rating: NR
A dramatic behind-the-scenes look at the making of The Metropolitan Opera’s new Ring cycle
Wagner’s Ring Cycle Preview
S39 Ep27 | 30s
Air Date: 09/10/12 | Rating: NR
Robert Lepage’s acclaimed new production of Wagner’s Der Ring des Nibelungen.
Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Pierre Boulez Conducts Mahler
S38 Ep1 | 30s
Air Date: 03/20/11 | Rating: NR
Chicago Symphony Orchestra Conductor Emeritus Pierre Boulez leads the orchestra.
Sondheim! The Birthday Concert – Preview
S38 Ep2 | 31s
Air Date: 11/23/10 | Rating: NR
The two-hour concert will air on November 24 at 9 p.m. (check local listings)
“Move On” from Sondheim! The Birthday Concert
S38 Ep2 | 4m 27s
Air Date: 11/23/10 | Rating: NR
Watch Bernadette Peters and Mandy Patinkin sing "Move On"
Sondheim! The Birthday Concert – Preview
S38 Ep2 | 30s
Air Date: 03/16/12 | Rating: NR
Airs Friday, March 16, 2012 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.
Celebracion! Dudamel, Florez, and the L.A. Phil Preview
S38 Ep3 | 31s
Air Date: 12/28/10 | Rating: TV-G
Opening night gala hosted by Eva Mendes features bel canto arias and Latin canciones
From Vienna: The New Year’s Celebration 2011 – Preview
S38 Ep4 | 30s
Air Date: 12/31/10 | Rating: TV-G
Paula Zahn hosts this year's concert conducted by Franz Welser-Moest New Year's Day at 8pm
From Vienna: The New Year’s Celebration 2012
S38 Ep4 | 30s
Air Date: 12/31/11 | Rating: TV-G
Airs live Sunday, January 1 at 2:30 p.m.(check local listings) with an encore at 7:30 p.m.
Don Pasquale
S38 Ep5 | 30s
Air Date: 01/04/11 | Rating: NR
Donizetti's charming comic opera "Don Pasquale," starring Anna Netrebko
Boris Godunov – Preview
S38 Ep6 | 31s
Air Date: 02/12/11 | Rating: TV-G
Stephen Wadsworth directs the company's first new production of the opera since 1974
Harry Connick Jr., In Concert on Broadway – Preview
S38 Ep8 | 30s
Air Date: 03/01/11 | Rating: TV-G
Backed by top-flight musicians, Connick performs a mix of standards and original songs
Harry Connick Jr. In Concert On Broadway – Preview
S38 Ep8 | 30s
Air Date: 06/15/12 | Rating: NR
Airs Friday, July 15, 2012 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.
Billy Joel: Live at Shea Stadium
S38 Ep9 | 30s
Air Date: 03/06/11 | Rating: TV-G
Billy Joel and special guests electrify the stage in the final concert at Shea Stadium
Billy Joel performs “Captain Jack” at Shea Stadium
S38 Ep9 | 7m 17s
Air Date: 03/06/11 | Rating: TV-PG
Watch Billy Joel perform his 1973 anti-drug anthem live at Shea Stadium
Billy Joel performs “Piano Man” at Shea Stadium
S38 Ep9 | 5m 55s
Air Date: 03/06/11 | Rating: TV-G
Watch Billy Joel perform his classic hit during one of the last concerts at Shea Stadium
GP at the Met: Don Carlo
S38 Ep11 | 31s
Air Date: 04/03/11 | Rating: TV-G
Love, politics, and religion intertwine against the backdrop of the Spanish Inquisition
GP at the Met: La Fanciulla del West
S38 Ep12 | 31s
Air Date: 04/21/11 | Rating: TV-G
Commerate The Met's first world debut with this production of Puccini's opera
Iphigenie en Tauride
S38 Ep13 | 30s
Air Date: 05/28/11 | Rating: TV-PG
Patrick Summers conducts a revival of Stephen Wadsworth's acclaimed 2007 production
Carnegie Hall 120th Anniversary Concert
S38 Ep14 | 32s
Air Date: 05/30/11 | Rating: TV-G
Violinist Gil Shaham, cellist Yo-Yo Ma, pianist Emanuel Ax and Audra McDonald top the bill
Beethoven’s Triple Concerto in C major
S38 Ep14 | 36m 38s
Air Date: 05/30/11 | Rating: TV-G
Pianist Emanuel Ax, cellist Yo-Yo Ma and, violinist Gil Shaham perform at Carnegie Hall
A Concert for New York
S38 Ep14 | 30s
Air Date: 09/10/11 | Rating: TV-G
In remembrance, New York Philharmonic performs on the tenth anniversary of 9/11
GP at the Met: Nixon in China
S38 Ep15 | 32s
Air Date: 05/31/11 | Rating: TV-PG
Starring James Maddalena as Richard Nixon, a role he created at the premiere in 1987
“Nixon in China” – Preview
S38 Ep15 | 30s
Air Date: 06/01/11 | Rating: NR
Airs Wednesday, June 1, 2011 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT
Eric Clapton Crossroads Guitar Festival 3
S38 Ep16 | 31s
Air Date: 06/05/11 | Rating: TV-PG
Bill Murray hosts a star-studded show featuring highlights from the marathon concert
Jackie Evancho: Dream with Me in Concert
S38 Ep17 | 30s
Air Date: 05/31/11 | Rating: TV-G
The program, co-hosted by David Foster, celebrates her first full-length solo album
GP at the Met: Lucia di Lammermoor
S38 Ep18 | 31s
Air Date: 06/25/11 | Rating: TV-PG
See the most recent production with French soprano Natalie Dessay
Rigoletto from Mantua
S38 Ep19 | 30s
Air Date: 07/14/11 | Rating: TV-G
Julia Novikova, Vittorio Grigolo, and Ruggero Raimondi star with Zubin Mehta conducting
Rigoletto from Mantua: “La Donna e Mobile”
S38 Ep19 | 2m 37s
Air Date: 07/14/11 | Rating: TV-G
Vittorio Grigolo as the womanizing Duke of Mantua sings the classic operatic canzone
GP at the Met: Le Comte Ory
S38 Ep20 | 31s
Air Date: 07/23/11 | Rating: TV-G
Juan Diego Florez, Diana Damrau, and Joyce DiDonato star in the Met Opera's Comic Hit
Capriccio
S38 Ep21 | 31s
Air Date: 08/13/11 | Rating: TV-G
Renee Fleming sings her first full Met performance of Richard Strauss's final opera
Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night 2011
S38 Ep22 | 31s
Air Date: 08/18/11 | Rating: TV-G
Conductor Valery Gergiev leads the third annual Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night concert
Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night Concert 2011 – Preview
S38 Ep22 | 30s
Air Date: 08/19/11 | Rating: NR
Premieres Friday, August 19, 2011 at 9:30 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.
Placido Domingo: My Favorite Roles
S38 Ep25 | 30s
Air Date: 09/22/11 | Rating: TV-G
The celebrated tenor looks back on his distinguished career
Renee Fleming & Dmitri Hvorostovsky Preview
S37 Ep27 | 30s
Air Date: 09/01/10 | Rating: NR
Renee Fleming and Dmitri Hvorostovsky Perform in the City of Palaces
GP at the Met: Macbeth
S35 Ep18 | 34s
Air Date: 02/01/15 | Rating: NR
Verdi’s powerful Shakespearean tragedy, with Željko Lu?i? and Anna Netrebko.
Anna Netrebko as Lady Macbeth in GP at the Met: Macbeth
S35 Ep18 | 1m 44s
Air Date: 02/01/15 | Rating: TV-PG
Star soprano Anna Netrebko in her North American debut as the ambitious Lady Macbeth.
A Ballet in Sneakers: Jerome Robbins and Opus Jazz
9m 48s
Air Date: 04/13/10 | Rating: NR
Watch the documentary that contextualizes the importance of Opus Jazz and Robbins' career
Improvisations, Movement #3
4m 26s
Air Date: 03/23/10 | Rating: NR
Watch the third movement from Jerome Robbins' ballet, NY Export: Opus Jazz
Miami City Ballet’s Edward Villella
6m 47s
Air Date: 10/27/11 | Rating: TV-G
Artistic Director Edward Villella describes his career path and artistic philisophy
Miami City Ballet Dances Balanchine and Tharp
30s
Air Date: 10/27/11 | Rating: TV-G
This program showcases a trio of signature works by the renowned choreographers
PBS Arts from New York: Andrea Bocelli Live in Central…
30s
Air Date: 12/02/11 | Rating: NR
Premieres Friday, December 2, 2011 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.
Interview with John Neumeier
4m 15s
Air Date: 12/15/11 | Rating: NR
Watch an interview with the choreographer of The Little Mermaid
Interview with Lera Auerbach
4m 28s
Air Date: 12/15/11 | Rating: NR
Watch an interview with the composer of The Little Mermaid
Interview with The Mermaid
2m 55s
Air Date: 12/15/11 | Rating: NR
Meet Yuan Yuan Tan, dancer in San Francisco Ballet's The Little Mermaid
Interview with The Poet
3m 43s
Air Date: 12/15/11 | Rating: NR
Meet Lloyd Riggins, dancer in San Francisco Ballet's The Little Mermaid
Interview with The Princess
3m 8s
Air Date: 12/15/11 | Rating: NR
Meet Sarah Van Patten, dancer in San Francisco Ballet's The Little Mermaid
Interview with The Sea Witch
3m 14s
Air Date: 12/15/11 | Rating: NR
Meet Davit Karapetyan, dancer in San Francisco Ballet's The Little Mermaid
In Memoriam: Remembering Elie Wiesel
2m 1s
Air Date: 07/04/16 | Rating: NR
Elie Wiesel discusses the central importance of music in Jewish life.
Broadway’s Best 2019
26s
Air Date: 11/01/19
Find your front row seat at home for five nights of acclaimed Broadway productions.
In Memoriam: Diahann Carroll
1m 7s
Air Date: 10/04/19
GREAT PERFORMANCES mourns the passing of Diahann Carroll, the groundbreaking star.
In Memoriam: Mirella Freni
1m 35s
Air Date: 02/11/20
In this clip from Mozart’s “The Marriage of Figaro,” Freni sings Susanna’s Act IV aria.
Preview 50 Years of Great Performances
45s
Air Date: 09/19/22
Celebrate Great Performances' 50th Anniversary Season.
Broadway’s Best 2024
30s
Air Date: 05/10/24
Find your front row seat at home for four nights of acclaimed theater productions.
San Francisco Ballet’s Nutcracker Preview
30s
Air Date: 12/11/10 | Rating: TV-G
Olympic champion figure skater Kristi Yamaguchi hosts this lavish holiday treat
Il Postino: Dress Rehearsal
3m 24s
Air Date: 11/24/11 | Rating: NR
Take a look behind the scenes as the cast of Il Postino rehearses the opera
Il Postino: First Musical Rehearsal
3m 55s
Air Date: 11/24/11 | Rating: NR
Watch one of the first music rehearsals with the cast as they learn Daniel Catan's score
Il Postino: Production Meeting
10m 19s
Air Date: 11/24/11 | Rating: NR
Take an inside look at the creative process behind producing Il Postino
Il Postino from LA Opera
30s
Air Date: 11/24/11 | Rating: TV-PG
The late Daniel Catan's adaptation of the Oscar-winning film makes its television premiere
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