Star-Spangled Spectacular: Bicentennial of National Anthem
Great Performances
Star-Spangled Spectacular: Bicentennial of National Anthem
Great Performances
Air Date: 09/13/14 | Rating: NR
John Lithgow hosts Star-Spangled Spectacular: Bicentennial of our National Anthem, live from Pier Six Pavilion in Baltimore, MD, on 9/13/14, 8-10 pm ET on PBS. The event, co-hosted by Jordin Sparks, is a highlight of a weeklong celebration. Performers include Kristin Chenoweth, Melissa Etheridge, Denyce Graves-Montgomery, Little Big Town, Pentatonix, Smokey Robinson, Kenny Rogers, and Train.
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.
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.
The Arts Interrupted
S48 Ep20 | 52m 55s
Air Date: 05/14/21 | Expires: 05/13/24 | Rating: TV-G
Take a look at how arts organizations nationwide are surviving the pandemic and evolving.
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.
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.
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."
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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