Great Performances
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Black Lucy and The Bard
S50 Ep1 | 1h 24m 17s
Explore Shakespeare’s love life in this ballet featuring music by Rhiannon Giddens.
Intimate Apparel
S50 Ep2 | 2h 11m 32s
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
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
Experience the world-renowned baritone perform with special guests including Cyndi Lauper.
Movies for Grownups® Awards 2023 with AARP The Magazine
S50 Ep8 | 1h 52m 55s
AARP’s Movies for Grownups hosted by Alan Cumming.
The Magic of Spirituals
S50 Ep9 | 54m 25s
Glimpse behind the curtain at Kathleen Battle and Jessye Norman’s famed concert.
Remember This
S50 Ep10 | 1h 53m 25s
Experience David Strathairn as reluctant Holocaust witness, Jan Karski.
Now Hear This “Piazzolla’s History with Tango”
S50 Ep13 | 53m 55s
Tango to Buenos Aires, Argentina, with host Scott Yoo.
Now Hear This “Schumann: Genius and Madness”
S50 Ep14 | 53m 25s
Visit Scotland, Germany and France with host Scott Yoo.
Now Hear This “Andy Akiho Found (his) Sound”
S50 Ep15 | 53m 34s
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
Discover the inspirations Spain provided composer Isaac Albéniz with host Scott Yoo.
Celebrating 50 Years of Broadway's Best
S50 Ep18 | 1h 25m 25s
Enjoy a revue of Broadway shows and songs from 1973 to 2023 hosted by Sutton Foster.
Richard III
S50 Ep19 | 2h 19m 49s
Experience Shakespeare’s tragedy recorded from Central Park starring Danai Gurira.
Leonard Bernstein's Kaddish Symphony
S50 Ep23 | 49m 7s
Great Performances presents Leonard Bernstein’s Kaddish symphony.
Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night Concert 2023
S50 Ep24 | 1h 26m 40s
Great Performances presents the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra’s summer night concert.
Now Hear This "Beethoven's Ghost"
S49 Ep6 | 54m 25s
Go inside the mind of Beethoven as Scott Yoo seeks to make a recording of his music.
Great Performances: San Francisco Symphony Reopening Night
S49 Ep9 | 1h 22m 25s
Celebrate opening night of San Francisco Symphony’s season.
Great Performances: Unforgettable With Love - Natalie Cole
S49 Ep12 | 1h 2m 40s
Enjoy this special encore of Natalie Cole’s Emmy-winning concert.
Great Performances – Reopening: The Broadway Revival
S49 Ep16 | 54m
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
Follow the story of the first female conductor of a major American symphony.
Now Hear This "Amy Beach: American Romantic"
S49 Ep22 | 53m 54s
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
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
Scott Yoo explores the life and work of Aaron Copland.
Now Hear This "New American Voices"
S49 Ep25 | 54m 25s
Scott Yoo explores the work of two new American composers, Sergio Assad and Reena Esmail.
Great Performances: Anything Goes
S49 Ep27 | 2h 20m 59s
Enjoy Cole Porter’s classic musical led by Tony winner Sutton Foster.
Great Performances: Merry Wives
S49 Ep28 | 1h 49m 55s
Experience Shakespeare’s comedy from the Public Theater’s Shakespeare in the Park.
Great Performances: Keeping Company with Sondheim
S49 Ep29 | 1h 13m 31s
Take an inside look at the reimagined production as it returns to Broadway.
Fiddler: A Miracle of Miracles
S48 Ep7 | 1h 23m 25s
The first in-depth documentary that chronicles the story of the hit, Fiddler on the Roof.
Lea Salonga in Concert
S48 Ep9 | 55m 25s
Tony Award-winner Lea Salonga performs the songs she made famous throughout her career.
The Magic of Callas
S48 Ep11 | 54m 40s
Explore the legacy of Maria Callas in this documentary detailing her return to the stage.
The Magic of Horowitz
S48 Ep12 | 53m 55s
Experience legendary pianist Vladimir Horowitz’s homecoming concert in Russia.
Beethoven in Beijing
S48 Ep16 | 1h 23m 37s
Experience the impact of the Philadelphia Orchestra’s historic 1973 trip to China.
Romeo & Juliet
S48 Ep17 | 1h 34m 46s
In defiance of their feuding families, Romeo and Juliet risk everything to be together.
Uncle Vanya
S48 Ep18 | 2h 24m 55s
Tony Award nominee Conor McPherson breathes new life into Anton Chekhov’s masterpiece.
The Arts Interrupted
S48 Ep20 | 52m 55s
Take a look at how arts organizations nationwide are surviving the pandemic and evolving.
Roots of Latin Jazz
S48 Ep27 | 53m 25s
Celebrate the rhythms of Latin music with performances by GRAMMY-winners.
Red
S47 Ep8 | 1h 32m 35s
Under the watchful gaze of his young assistant Rothko takes on his greatest challenge yet.
Doubt from the Minnesota Opera
S46 Ep14 | 2h 18m 45s
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
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
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
Strauss’s grand Viennese comedy includes Lise Davidsen, Samantha Hankey and more.
Don Giovanni, a cenar teco
S51 Ep2 | 1m 59s
Peter Mattei, Adam Plachetka, and Alexander Tsymbalyuk perform the Act II aria.
Great Performances at the Met: Don Giovanni Preview
S51 Ep2 | 30s
Peter Mattei stars in Mozart's tragicomedy "Don Giovanni."
"Square Dance" by George Balanchine
S51 Ep3 | 2m 34s
The company of New York City Ballet perform "Square Dance."
"The Times Are Racing" by Justin Peck
S51 Ep3 | 3m 10s
The company of New York City Ballet perform "The Times Are Racing."
New York City Ballet in Madrid Preview
S51 Ep3 | 30s
New York City Ballet presents an evening of works by George Balanchine and Justin Peck.
Black Lucy and the Bard Preview
S50 Ep1 | 30s
Explore Shakespeare’s love life in this ballet featuring music by Rhiannon Giddens.
Shakespeare and Lucy Meet
S50 Ep1 | 3m 5s
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
Behind the Scenes of "Black Lucy and the Bard."
Black Lucy & The Fair Youth
S50 Ep1 | 2m 32s
Caroline Randall Williams introduces a party that Lucy and Shakespeare may have attended.
Intimate Apparel Preview
S50 Ep2 | 30s
Experience this powerful opera with a libretto by Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage.
Behind the Scenes of "Intimate Apparel"
S50 Ep2 | 3m 7s
Lynn Nottage speaks with cast members Kearstin Piper Brown and Chabrelle Williams.
Nadine Sierra Performs "Regnava nel Silenzio"
S50 Ep3 | 1m 34s
Soprano Nadine Sierra performs "Regnava nel Silenzio" in Lucia di Lammermoor.
Great Performances at the Met: Lucia di Lammermoor Preview
S50 Ep3 | 30s
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
Experience this contemporary opera based on Shakespeare’s masterpiece.
Allan Clayton Performs "To be, or not to be"
S50 Ep4 | 2m
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
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
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
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
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
Experience the world-renowned baritone performing songs from many musical genres.
Josh Groban on Collaborating with Other Artists
S50 Ep6 | 2m 52s
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
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
Josh Groban performs "Bring Him Home" from "Les Misérables."
Sneak Peak of "Josh Groban's Great Big Radio City Show"
S50 Ep6 | 13m 34s
Get a sneak peek at the program, featuring "The Impossible Dream" and "The Fullest."
Movies for Grownups Awards 2023 Preview
S50 Ep8 | 30s
AARP’s Movies for Grownups hosted by Alan Cumming.
Jamie Lee Curtis Wins Career Achievement Award
S50 Ep8 | 1m 36s
Watch Jamie Lee Curtis accept Movies for Grownups' Career Achievement Award.
Michelle Yeoh Wins Best Actress
S50 Ep8 | 3m 31s
Michelle Yeoh wins the Movies for Grownups Award for Best Actress.
Judd Hirsch Accepts Best Supporting Actor Award
S50 Ep8 | 2m 47s
Judd Hirsch wins the Movies for Grownups Award for Best Supporting Actor.
Battle and Norman's Influence on Angel Blue
S50 Ep9 | 2m 26s
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
Novelist and playwright Darryl Pinckney reflects on the concert's impact.
Composer Evelyn Simpson Curenton on "Spirituals in Concert"
S50 Ep9 | 2m 5s
Composer Evelyn Simpson Curenton discusses how she composed "Spirituals in Concert."
The Magic of Spirituals Preview
S50 Ep9 | 30s
Glimpse behind the curtain at Kathleen Battle and Jessye Norman’s famed concert.
The Invasion of Poland
S50 Ep10 | 2m 54s
David Strathairn as Jan Karski reenacts the invasion of Poland.
A Plea to Churchill and Roosevelt During the Holocaust
S50 Ep10 | 1m 39s
A politician in exile writes to Churchill and Roosevelt to intervene in the Holocaust.
Remember This Preview
S50 Ep10 | 30s
Experience David Strathairn as reluctant Holocaust witness, Jan Karski.
Behind the Scenes of "Remember This"
S50 Ep10 | 2m 1s
Listen to the creative team explain how they adapted the play for the screen.
The Legacy of Jan Karski
S50 Ep10 | 1m 15s
Explore the legacy of Jan Karski, reluctant World War II hero and Holocaust witness.
Remembering Jan Karski
S50 Ep10 | 19m 52s
"Remembering Jan Karski" goes behind the scenes of the remarkable film, "Remember This."
Great Performances at the Met: The Hours Preview
S50 Ep11 | 30s
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
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
Renée Fleming performs as Clarissa Vaughan in "The Hours."
Kelli O'Hara & Joyce DiDonato sing "How is it possible?"
S50 Ep11 | 1m 43s
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
Nadine Sierra stars as the opera’s heroine, the self-sacrificing courtesan Violetta.
"Libiamo, ne’ lieti calici" from La Traviata
S50 Ep12 | 1m 37s
Nadine Sierra and Stephen Costello perform "Libiamo, ne’ lieti calici."
A Master Violinist Gets a Violin Lesson
S50 Ep13 | 3m 15s
Watch Scott Yoo get a lesson in playing tango.
Julio de Caro's Strange Violin
S50 Ep13 | 2m 43s
Watch host Scott Yoo play Julio de Caro's violín-corneta.
Now Hear This "Piazzolla's History with Tango" Preview
S50 Ep13 | 30s
Tango to Buenos Aires, Argentina, with host Scott Yoo.
A (Short) History of Tango in Buenos Aires
S50 Ep13 | 1m 2s
Learn about the history of tango in Buenos Aires.
Did Schumann Have Bipolar Disorder?
S50 Ep14 | 5m 4s
Scott Yoo and Dr. Richard Kogan discuss the creativity and mental illness of Schumann.
Schumann's 78 Key Piano
S50 Ep14 | 3m 34s
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
Visit Scotland, Germany and France with host Scott Yoo.
How Other Composers Changed Schumann's Work
S50 Ep14 | 1m 30s
Learn how other musicians and composers changed Schumann's works.
Andy Akiho and the Steelpan Drum
S50 Ep15 | 3m 37s
Andy Akiho and Scott Yoo play his piece for steelpan drum and violin.
Andy Akiho's "Aka" Steel Drum Performance
S50 Ep15 | 2m 33s
Andy Akiho performs his trio "Aka" for bass, drums and steelpan drums.
Now Hear This "Andy Akiho Found (his) Sound" Preview
S50 Ep15 | 30s
Experience the creation of music from this Japanese American composer with host Scott Yoo.
How Spain Shaped Albéniz
S50 Ep16 | 2m 57s
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
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
Discover the inspirations Spain provided composer Isaac Albéniz with host Scott Yoo.
Great Performances at the Met: Fedora Preview
S50 Ep17 | 30s
Umberto Giordano’s drama stars soprano Sonya Yoncheva.
Piotr Beczala Performs "Amor ti vieta" from "Fedora"
S50 Ep17 | 1m 33s
Piotr Beczała sings an excerpt from Loris Ipanoff’s Act II aria.
Celebrating 50 Years of Broadway's Best Preview
S50 Ep18 | 30s
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
Corbin Bleu performs this exhilarating tap number from "Jelly's Last Jam."
Sutton Foster Performs "Being Alive"
S50 Ep18 | 2m 7s
Sutton Foster performs "Being Alive" from Stephen Sondheim's "Company"
Rob McClure's Broadway Medley of Musicals 2003-2023
S50 Ep18 | 4m 12s
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
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
Watch your favorite stars discuss their history with Great Performances and PBS.
Highlights from Richard III
S50 Ep19 | 3m 11s
Watch highlights from "Richard III," starring Danai Gurira.
Richard III Preview
S50 Ep19 | 30s
Experience Shakespeare’s tragedy recorded from Central Park starring Danai Gurira.
Queen Margaret's Curses
S50 Ep19 | 3m 33s
Queen Margaret (Sharon Washington) curses the house of York.
The Duchess of York Curses Richard III
S50 Ep19 | 1m 46s
The Duchess of York (Monique Holt) curses her son, Richard III (Danai Gurira).
Creating an Inclusive Richard III
S50 Ep19 | 1m 57s
Danai Gurira, Ali Stroker and Monique Holt discuss diversity and inclusion in Richard III.
Translating Shakespeare into ASL
S50 Ep19 | 2m 1s
Monique Holt explains how she translates Shakespeare into ASL.
Danai Gurira Performs Richard III's Opening Monologue
S50 Ep19 | 2m 35s
Danai Gurira performs the opening monologue of Richard III.
Great Performances at the Met: Medea Preview
S50 Ep20 | 30s
Sondra Radvanovsky portrays the mythic sorceress in this Met premiere.
Piotr Beczała and Tamara Wilson in Lohengrin
S50 Ep21 | 1m 56s
Tamara Wilson and Piotr Beczała sing “Das süße Lied verhallt” from "Lohengrin."
Great Performances at the Met: Lohengrin Preview
S50 Ep21 | 30s
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
Michael Volle performs an excerpt of “Sei polli, sei scellini” from "Falstaff."
Great Performances at the Met: Falstaff Preview
S50 Ep22 | 32s
Michael Volle performs his first Verdi role at the Met as the knight Falstaff.
Leonard Bernstein's Kaddish Symphony Preview
S50 Ep23 | 30s
Great Performances presents Leonard Bernstein’s Kaddish symphony.
Marin Alsop on Bernstein's "Kaddish"
S50 Ep23 | 2m 49s
Conductor Marin Alsop discusses the history behind Leonard Bernstein's "Kaddish."
Jaye Ladymore Performs Bernstein's "Kaddish"
S50 Ep23 | 2m 1s
Actor Jaye Ladymore performs a section of Bernstein's "Kaddish" as the Speaker.
Janai Brugger Performs Leonard Bernstein's "Kaddish"
S50 Ep23 | 2m 56s
Soprano Janai Brugger performs a section of Leonard Bernstein's "Kaddish."
Elīna Garanča Sings the Habanera from Bizet's "Carmen"
S50 Ep24 | 2m 25s
Elīna Garanča Sings the Habanera with the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra.
Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night Concert 2023 Preview
S50 Ep24 | 30s
Great Performances presents the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra’s summer night concert.
Lili Boulanger's “Of A Spring Morning”
S50 Ep24 | 1m 54s
The Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra performs a section of “Of A Spring Morning”
Collaborating on San Francisco Symphony's Reopening Night
S49 Ep9 | 3m 5s
Alonzo King, esperanza spalding & Esa-Pekka Salonen discuss the power of collaboration.
San Francisco Symphony Reopening Night Preview
S49 Ep9 | 30s
Celebrate opening night of San Francisco Symphony’s season.
San Francisco Symphony Performs with esperanza spalding
S49 Ep9 | 3m 40s
Watch San Francisco Symphony and esperanza spalding perform Wayne Shorter’s “Gaia."
Behind the Curtain | Coppelia
S49 Ep10 | 2m 59s
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
Swan (Michaela DePrince) dreams of being with her crush, Franz (Daniel Camargo).
Unforgettable With Love - Natalie Cole Preview
S49 Ep12 | 30s
Enjoy this special encore of Natalie Cole’s Emmy-winning concert.
Unforgettable, by Natalie Cole & Nat King Cole
S49 Ep12 | 3m 37s
Watch this duet between Natalie Cole and Nat King Coel as they sing "Unforgettable."
Highlights from Bryn Terfel & Friends in Concert
S49 Ep13 | 3m
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
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
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
The Met rings in the new year with a gala performance featuring opera's biggest stars.
Broadway Is...
S49 Ep16 | 1m 26s
Listen to these Broadway stars discuss what the word "Broadway" means to them.
Reopening: The Broadway Revival Preview
S49 Ep16 | 30s
Go behind the scenes of Broadway as shows reunite and re-stage after the pandemic hiatus.
Back to the Rehearsal Room
S49 Ep16 | 5m 33s
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
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
Bass René Pape reprises his portrayal of the tortured tsar.
Erin Morley Performs as Eurydice
S49 Ep18 | 2m 5s
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
With a libretto by Sarah Ruhl, the opera reimagines the familiar tale from Eurydice’s view
The Conductor Preview
S49 Ep20 | 30s
Follow the story of the first female conductor of a major American symphony.
Marin Alsop on Female Conductors
S49 Ep20 | 2m 7s
Marin Alsop teaches the next generation of female conductors.
Learning from Leonard Bernstein
S49 Ep20 | 2m 47s
Marin Alsop reflects on working with Leonard Bernstein.
Marin Alsop & Scott Yoo on Conducting & Classical Music
S49 Ep20 | 32m 46s
Marin Alsop and Scott Yoo discuss their careers, the pandemic and what they love about con
Latonia Moore performs "Leave it in the Road"
S49 Ep21 | 2m 17s
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
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
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
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
Host Scott Yoo explores the musical influences of American composer Amy Beach.
Breaking Down Florence Price's Piano Sonata
S49 Ep23 | 3m 56s
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
Scott Yoo travels Arkansas to examine Florence Price's lost manuscripts.
5 Facts About Florence Price
S49 Ep23 | 1m 35s
Learn five facts about American composer Florence Price.
"Florence Price and the American Migration" Preview
S49 Ep23 | 29s
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
Learn how Aaron Copland drew inspiration from his Jewish roots.
Aaron Copland's Ideas on Film Scores
S49 Ep24 | 5m 14s
Scott Yoo and Copland expert John Novacek discuss Aaron Copland's film career.
"Aaron Copland: Dean of American Music" Preview
S49 Ep24 | 30s
Scott Yoo explores the life and work of Aaron Copland.
Samba and Brazilian Maxixe with Sergio Assad
S49 Ep25 | 4m 15s
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
Reena Esmail breaks down the difference between raga and tala in Indian music.
Now Hear This "New American Voices" Preview
S49 Ep25 | 30s
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
Isabel Leonard and Emily D'Angelo perform "You Are My Charming Prince" from "Cinderella."
Great Performances at the Met: Cinderella Preview
S49 Ep26 | 29s
Mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard stars as the rags-to-riches princess.
Sutton Foster Performs "Anything Goes"
S49 Ep27 | 2m 10s
Watch Sutton Foster perform the Cole Porter classic "Anything Goes."
"Blow, Gabriel, Blow" from "Anything Goes"
S49 Ep27 | 1m 50s
Sutton Foster performs "Blow Gabriel Blow" from "Anything Goes."
Sutton Foster and Robert Lindsey perform "Friendship"
S49 Ep27 | 2m
Watch Sutton Foster and Robert Lindsey perform "Friendship."
Anything Goes Preview
S49 Ep27 | 30s
Enjoy Cole Porter’s classic musical led by Tony winner Sutton Foster.
Sutton Foster and Kathleen Marshall on "Anything Goes"
S49 Ep27 | 7m 9s
Listen to Sutton Foster and director Kathleen Marshall on reviving "Anything Goes."
Falstaff's Plan and Pistol's Revenge
S49 Ep28 | 3m 1s
Falstaff plans to woo Madam Page and Madam Ford, and Pistol sees his opportunity.
Great Performances: Merry Wives Preview
S49 Ep28 | 30s
Experience Shakespeare’s comedy from the Public Theater’s Shakespeare in the Park.
The Merry Wives' Revenge on Falstaff
S49 Ep28 | 4m 8s
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
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
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
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
Madam Ford and Madam Page receive Falstaff's love letters.
Changing Amy to Jamie in Broadway's "Company"
S49 Ep29 | 2m 43s
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
Listen to Katrina Lenk and Cynthia Nixon discuss gender-bending the character of Bobby.
Keeping Company with Sondheim Preview
S49 Ep29 | 30s
Take an inside look at the reimagined production as it returns to Broadway.
Sondheim and The Character of Bobby
S49 Ep29 | 2m 20s
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
Get a behind-the-scenes look into the rehearsal room of "Company."
Piotr Beczała Performs "La donna è mobile"
S49 Ep30 | 2m 17s
Piotr Beczała sings the Duke's Act III aria in "Rigoletto."
"Cortigiani, vil razza dannata" from "Rigoletto"
S49 Ep30 | 4m 32s
Quinn Kelsey sings Rigoletto’s Act II aria "Cortigiani, vil razza dannata."
Great Performances at the Met: Rigoletto Preview
S49 Ep30 | 30s
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
Lise Davidson sings "Es gibt ein Reich," from "Ariadne Auf Naxos."
Ariadne auf Naxos Preview
S49 Ep31 | 30s
Soprano Lise Davidsen brings one of her signature roles to the Met.
Jamie Barton sings "O Don Fatal"
S49 Ep32 | 1m 3s
Jamie Barton (Eboli) sings the Act IV aria in "Don Carlos."
Great Performances at the Met: Don Carlos Preview
S49 Ep32 | 30s
The Met presents "Don Carlos," Verdi’s epic opera of doomed love among royalty.
Great Performances at the Met: Turandot Preview
S49 Ep34 | 30s
Enjoy opera superstar Liudmyla Monastyrska in the title role of the legendary princess.
Three Broadway Greats Speak About "Fiddler"
S48 Ep7 | 2m 17s
Lin-Manuel Miranda, Hal Prince, and Joseph Stein speak about working on "Fiddler."
Fiddler: A Miracle of Miracles Preview
S48 Ep7 | 30s
The first in-depth documentary that chronicles the story of "Fiddler on the Roof."
The Origins of "Tradition"
S48 Ep7 | 2m 7s
Hal Prince and others speak about the choreography, staging, and origins of "Tradition."
Chaim Topol in "Fiddler on the Roof"
S48 Ep7 | 2m 54s
Chaim Topol discusses playing the role of Tevye in "Fiddler on the Roof."
Sheldon Harnick on "Fiddler on the Roof"
S48 Ep7 | 2m 23s
Sheldon Harnick, the lyricist of "Fiddler on the Roof," discusses creating the play.
Lea Salonga in Concert Preview
S48 Ep9 | 30s
Tony Award-winner Lea Salonga performs the songs she made famous throughout her career.
Lea Salonga Sings "Vanilla Ice Cream"
S48 Ep9 | 1m 24s
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
Lea Salonga performs one of her classic songs from the Disney musical, "Aladdin."
Maria Callas' "Vissi d'Arte"
S48 Ep11 | 2m 11s
Watch Maria Callas' stellar performance of the heartwrenching aria "Vissi d'Arte."
About Act II of Tosca
S48 Ep11 | 1m 38s
Antonio Pappano discusses the power and impact of Act II of Puccini's "Tosca."
The Magic of Callas Preview
S48 Ep11 | 30s
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
Horowitz performs with commentary from Peter Gelb on his relationship with Rachmaninov.
Horowitz's Piano "Pyrotechnics"
S48 Ep12 | 3m 38s
Watch Horowitz's piano "pyrotechnics" as he plays Rachmaninov's "Polka de V.R."
The Magic of Horowitz Preview
S48 Ep12 | 30s
Experience legendary pianist Vladimir Horowitz’s homecoming concert in Russia.
Great Performances at the Met: Renée Fleming in Concert
S48 Ep13 | 30s
Experience the beloved American soprano perform arias by Puccini and more.
Renée Fleming Sings “O mio babbino caro”
S48 Ep13 | 2m 25s
Soprano Renée Fleming sings Lauretta’s aria from Puccini’s “Gianni Schicchi.”
Great Performances at the Met: Jonas Kaufmann in Concert
S48 Ep15 | 30s
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
Tenor Jonas Kaufmann sings Cavaradossi’s Act III aria from Puccini’s “Tosca.”
Beethoven in Beijing Preview
S48 Ep16 | 30s
Experience the impact of the Philadelphia Orchestra’s historic 1973 trip to China.
The Problem with Beethoven's Fifth Symphony
S48 Ep16 | 2m 54s
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
Composer Tan Dun explores the power of Nu Shu, a language created by Chinese women.
Romeo & Juliet Extended Preview
S48 Ep17 | 1m 33s
In defiance of their feuding families, Romeo and Juliet risk everything to be together.
Romeo & Juliet Preview
S48 Ep17 | 31s
In defiance of their feuding families, Romeo and Juliet risk everything to be together.
Romeo & Juliet's Intimate Moment
S48 Ep17 | 3m 4s
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
The Nurse confers with Romeo and then tells Juliet the joyous news.
Behind the Scenes
S48 Ep17 | 1m 30s
PBS and Great Performances go behind the scenes of National Theatre's Romeo & Juliet.
The Making of "Romeo & Juliet"
S48 Ep17 | 4m 2s
Learn how the National Theatre and director Simon Godwin transformed "Romeo & Juliet."
Uncle Vanya Preview
S48 Ep18 | 31s
Tony Award nominee Conor McPherson breathes new life into Anton Chekhov’s masterpiece.
Vanya's Tirade
S48 Ep18 | 2m 13s
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
Dr. Astrov (Richard Armitage) and Yelena (Rosalind Eleazar) say their emotional goodbyes.
Great Performances at the Met: Lise Davidsen in Concert
S48 Ep19 | 30s
The soprano performs her signature arias from a Norwegian palace.
Lise Davidsen Sings Strauss & Verdi
S48 Ep19 | 2m 47s
Lise Davidsen sings Strauss’s “Morgen!” and an aria from Verdi’s "Un Ballo in Maschera."
The Arts Interrupted Preview
S48 Ep20 | 30s
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
Learn how Michigan Opera Theatre & Ballet X made innovative performances during COVID-19.
Renée Fleming & Vanessa Williams Perform Together
S48 Ep20 | 2m 41s
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
Aleksandra Kurzak and Roberto Alagna sing “Vogliatemi bene” from "Madama Butterfly."
GP at the Met: Aleksandra Kurzak & Roberto Alagna in Concert
S48 Ep21 | 30s
The married tenor and soprano duo perform arias and duets from the South of France.
Mick Fleetwood & Friends Preview
S48 Ep23 | 30s
Experience an all-star concert honoring Fleetwood Mac featuring Pete Townshend and more.
Mick Fleetwood & Friends Perform "Shake Your Moneymaker"
S48 Ep23 | 4m 22s
Watch Mick Fleetwood, Steven Tyler, and more perform Elmore James' hit.
Christine McVie Performs "Stop Messin' Round"
S48 Ep23 | 1m 40s
Christine McVie performs "Stop Messin' Round" with her Fleetwood Mac bandmates and more.
Anna Netrebko Performs Rachmaninoff's "A Dream"
S48 Ep24 | 2m 30s
Anna Netrebko sings Rachmaninoff's “A Dream” from Vienna's Spanish Riding School.
Great Performances at the Met: Joyce DiDonato in Concert
S48 Ep25 | 30s
Experience a new performance by the American mezzo-soprano from Bochum, Germany.
Joyce DiDonato Sings Mahler & Piaf
S48 Ep25 | 2m 54s
Joyce DiDonato sings “Ich bin der Welt abhanden gekommen” and “La vie en rose.”
Gloria Estefan: Sangre Yoruba Preview
S48 Ep26 | 31s
Gloria Estefan journeys through Brazil’s cities discussing the history of Samba.
Gloria Estefan on "Conga"
S48 Ep26 | 3m 28s
Gloria Estefan discusses and performs Miami Sound Machine's first hit single, "Conga."
Anaadi Performs "Mas Que Nada"
S48 Ep27 | 5m 1s
Anaadi and the Raíces Jazz Orchestra perform Jorge Ben's Samba classic "Mas Que Nada."
Roots of Latin Jazz Preview
S48 Ep27 | 31s
Celebrate the rhythms of Latin music with performances by GRAMMY-winners.
Sheila E. Jams with the Raíces Jazz Orchestra
S48 Ep27 | 46s
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
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
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
As a student, Carol Burnett predicted she would work with George Abbott.
Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age Preview
S48 Ep29 | 32s
Explore the world of Broadway from 1959 to the early 1980s.
"I Think An Empty Theatre is Exciting"
S48 Ep29 | 4m 26s
Broadway stars remember what it was like to arrive to the theatre before the audience.
Sonya Yoncheva Sings “Hymne à l’amour.”
S48 Ep31 | 1m 55s
Sonya Yoncheva sings Marguerite Monnot and Édith Piaf’s “Hymne à l’amour.”
Sonya Yoncheva in Concert Preview
S48 Ep31 | 30s
Enjoy the talent of the Bulgarian soprano as she performs arias by Puccini and more.
Red Preview
S47 Ep8 | 30s
Under the watchful gaze of his young assistant Rothko takes on his greatest challenge yet.
I Want to be a Painter
S47 Ep8 | 1m 45s
Ken arrives to the studio and meets Rothko for the first time.
GP at the Met: Manon
S47 Ep14 | 30s
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
Lisette Oropesa as Manon sings of the joys of youth.
GP at the Met: Madama Butterfly
S47 Ep16 | 30s
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
Madama Butterfly sings this joyous and hopeful libretto when Pinkerton returns to Japan.
GP at the Met: Turandot
S47 Ep17 | 30s
In an ancient mythical China, three riddles dictate who wins Turandot's heart.
Yusif Eyvazov sings "Nessun dorma"
S47 Ep17 | 1m 31s
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
Christine Goerke as Turandot sings an excerpt from Act II of Puccini’s masterpiece.
GP at the Met: Akhnaten
S47 Ep18 | 30s
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
Anthony Roth Costanzo as Akhnaten performs an excerpt from the "Hymn to the Sun."
Music For Hope Highlights
S47 Ep19 | 3m 9s
Watch highlights from iconic Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli's Easter Sunday concert.
"Amazing Grace" Excerpt by Andrea Bocelli
S47 Ep19 | 36s
Watch an excerpt from Andrea Bocelli's melodious version of "Amazing Grace."
Andrea Bocelli's "Ave Maria"
S47 Ep19 | 37s
Watch an excerpt from Andrea Bocelli's version of "Ave Maria."
Andrea Bocelli: Music for Hope, A Great Performances Special
S47 Ep19 | 30s
Experience Andrea Bocelli's Easter Sunday concert from Milan's Duomo.
GP at the Met: Wozzeck
S47 Ep20 | 30s
Experience Berg’s tragic apocalyptic opera set before World War I.
Wozzeck and The Captain
S47 Ep20 | 50s
Wozzeck (Peter Mattei) discusses virtuousness with the Captain.
GP at the Met: Agrippina
S47 Ep23 | 30s
Experience Handel’s black comedy in this contemporary production starring Joyce DiDonato.
Joyce DiDonato's Act II Aria
S47 Ep23 | 2m 33s
Agrippina pleads with the Gods for Nero to take the throne.
Brenda Rae's Poppea Can't Hail a Cab
S47 Ep23 | 1m 3s
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
Joyce DiDonato ignites the stage with stunning vocals in "L'alma mia fra le tempeste."
Ann Preview
S47 Ep24 | 30s
Enjoy a close look at Texas governor Ann Richards in this play starring Holland Taylor.
Ann's Commencement Speech
S47 Ep24 | 2m 51s
Governor Ann Richards speaks to a graduating class of college students.
Ann's First Campaign
S47 Ep24 | 2m 45s
Ann Richards discusses her first campaign and her road to the governorship.
Gloria: A Life Preview
S47 Ep25 | 30s
Experience a unique interpretation of Gloria Steinem’s life starring Christine Lahti.
Gloria's Conflict at The Plaza
S47 Ep25 | 3m 18s
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
Gloria, Dorothy Pitman Hughes, and their crew of women begin the feminist magazine Ms.
GP at the Met: Der Fliegende Holländer
S47 Ep26 | 30s
Experience this new production of Wagner’s masterpiece about a cursed sea captain.
Excerpts from Der Fliegende Holländer
S47 Ep26 | 1m 37s
Evgeny Nikitin and Anja Kampe sing excerpts from Der Fliegende Holländer.
GP at the Met: The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess
S47 Ep27 | 30s
Enjoy the American folk opera set in 1920s Charleston with a score by George Gershwin.
Excerpts from Porgy and Bess
S47 Ep27 | 3m 32s
Watch a selection of clips from the Gershwins' American folk opera, Porgy and Bess.
Golda Schultz Sings "Summertime"
S47 Ep27 | 2m 25s
Golda Schultz sings Clara’s Act I aria, the classic "Summertime."
Tosca's "Vissi d'arte"
S47 Ep28 | 3m 28s
Watch Sonya Yoncheva sing the title character’s Act II aria, "Vissi d'arte."
GP at the Met: Tosca
S47 Ep28 | 30s
Watch Puccini’s thrilling classic, starring Sonya Yoncheva and Vittorio Grigolo.
Sonya Yoncheva Sings Tosca's Act I Aria
S47 Ep28 | 1m 55s
Tosca (Sonya Yoncheva) seduces her artist lover Cavaradossi (Vittorio Grigolo).
GP at the Met: Maria Stuarda
S47 Ep29 | 30s
Joyce DiDonato stars in the title role in the first-ever Met production of Maria Stuarda.
"Figlia impura di Bolena"
S47 Ep29 | 3m 42s
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
Joyce DiDonato performs Mary's prayers from Act II.
Elza van den Heever Sings "Ah! Dal ciel discenda un raggio"
S47 Ep29 | 1m 56s
Elisabetta (Elza van den Heever) sings of the revenge she will take on Maria Stuarda.
Broadway's Best 2018 Preview
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Returning for the second year, this fall’s lineup includes musicals and documentaries.
Aida Preview
S46 Ep10 | 30s
Watch Verdi’s grand opera starring vocal powerhouses Anna Netrebko & Anita Rachvelishvili.
Doubt from the Minnesota Opera Preview
S46 Ep14 | 35s
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
Sister James and Sister Aloysius discuss Father Flynn's behavior.
"Goodbye Mary Holland"
S46 Ep15 | 2m 36s
An excerpt from Act 1 with Isabel Leonard as the title character.
Joni 75: A Birthday Celebration Preview
S46 Ep19 | 31s
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
"Big Yellow Taxi” performed by an all-star lineup for Joni 75: A Birthday Celebration.
Samson et Dalila Preview
S46 Ep21 | 30s
Watch Saint-Saëns’s epic based on the tale of Samson and Delilah.
"Libiamo ne' lieti calici" - Excerpt
S46 Ep23 | 1m 13s
Watch a lively excerpt of "Libiamo ne' lieti calici."
Adriana Lecouvreur Preview
S46 Ep24 | 30s
Watch Cilea’s classic starring Anna Netrebko in the title role of the real-life actress.
GP at the Met: Carmen Preview
S46 Ep25 | 30s
Watch Bizet’s classic starring Clémentine Margaine in the title role.
"L'amour est un oiseau rebelle"
S46 Ep25 | 2m 25s
Clémentine Margaine sings Carmen's Habanera from Act I.
La Fille du Régiment Preview
S46 Ep26 | 30s
See Donizetti’s comedy starring Pretty Yende and special guest Kathleen Turner.
Die Walküre Preview
S46 Ep27 | 30s
Experience a Wagnerian event for the ages starring Christine Goerke.
Sieglinde & Siegmund
S46 Ep27 | 1m 12s
Eva-Maria Westbroek, as Sieglinde, sings an excerpt from Act I.
GP at the Met: Dialogues Des Carmélites
S46 Ep30 | 30s
Watch Poulenc’s classic starring Isabel Leonard and Karita Mattila.
“Oh! Ne me quittez pas”
S46 Ep30 | 2m 32s
Isabel Leonard and David Portillo sing Blanche & the Chevalier de la Force’s Act II duet.
Broadway's Best on PBS - Preview
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Your free ticket to Broadway is on Great Performances on PBS this fall.
The Moody Blues: Days of Future Passed Live | Preview
S45 Ep13 | 30s
The Moody Blues: Days of Future Passed Live from Great Performances premieres nationwide
Moody Blues Perform "Nights in White Satin"
S45 Ep13 | 2m 19s
The Moody Blues perform "Nights in White Satin" at at Toronto’s Sony Centre.
Moody Blues Perform "Tuesday Afternoon"
S45 Ep13 | 2m 4s
The Moody Blues perform "Tuesday Afternoon" at Toronto’s Sony Centre.
Celine Dion sings "Because You Loved Me"
S45 Ep14 | 1m 11s
Celine Dion performs "Because You Loved Me" accompanied by David Foster on the piano.
Hitman: David Foster & Friends | Preview
S45 Ep14 | 35s
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
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
Andrea Bocelli and Katharine McPhee sing "The Prayer" in a concert honoring David Foster.
Great Performances at the Met: Norma | Preview
S45 Ep17 | 30s
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
Meet the talented cast of Great Performances at the Met: Norma.
GP at the Met: Exterminating Angel - Preview
S45 Ep21 | 30s
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
Thomas Adès and Tom Cains discuss the surreal influences for The Exterminating Angel.
GP at the Met: L’Elisir d’Amore - Preview
S45 Ep23 | 30s
Donizetti’s comedy charms with Pretty Yende as Adina and Matthew Polenzani as Nemorino.
L’Elisir d’Amore: “Quanto amore”
S45 Ep23 | 2m 14s
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
Matthew Polenzani as Nemorino sings the famous aria "Una Furtiva Lagrima.
La Boheme Trailer
S45 Ep24 | 30s
The classic Puccini opera starring Sonya Yoncheva as Mimì and Michael Fabiano as Rodolfo.
Sonya Yoncheva and Michael Fabiano sing
S45 Ep24 | 1m 42s
Sonya Yoncheva and Michael Fabiano sing "O soave fanciulla" from La Bohème.
Bel raggio lusinghier
S45 Ep28 | 1m 26s
Angela Meade sings an excerpt from the title character’s Act I aria.
Semiramide - Trailer
S45 Ep28 | 29s
See Rossini’s masterpiece with Angela Meade as the Queen of Babylon and Elizabeth DeShong.
GP at the Met: Così fan tutte - Official Trailer
S45 Ep29 | 30s
A new twist on Mozart’s comedy of the sexes starring Kelli O’Hara and Christopher Maltman.
“Soave sia il vento”
S45 Ep29 | 2m 52s
Amanda Majeski, Serena Malfi, and Christopher Maltman sing this Act I trio.
The Chris Botti Band in Concert
S45 Ep31 | 20s
Don't miss the top-selling American instrumental artist Chris Botti and his band perform!
"When I Fall In Love"
S45 Ep31 | 2m 14s
Excerpt of The Chris Botti Band performing "When I Fall in Love."
"You Don’t Know What Love Is"
S45 Ep31 | 2m 24s
Watch the Chris Botti Band perform “You Don’t Know What Love Is,” with Joey DeFrancesco.
"The Very Thought Of You"
S45 Ep31 | 2m
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
Experience Verdi’s heart-wrenching opera starring Plácido Domingo and Sonya Yoncheva.
GP at the Met: Cendrillon Official Trailer
S45 Ep34 | 28s
This stunning production of Massenet's Cendrillon stars Joyce DiDonato and Alice Coote.
A Cinderella Story
S45 Ep34 | 1m 16s
Opera star Joyce DiDonato explains why Cendrillon resonates with audiences.
Joyce DiDonato on Laurent Pelly's production
S45 Ep34 | 1m 23s
Joyce DiDonato speaks about the enchanting set design of Laurent Pelly's production.
GP at the Met: Don Giovanni - Preview
S44 Ep15 |
Simon Keenlyside stars in Mozart's Don Giovanni conducted by Fabio Luisi for The Met.
GMET: L'Amour de Loin | Preview
S44 Ep18 | 31s
Kaija Saariaho’s highly praised L’Amour de Loin (“Love From Afar”) airs on GP at the Met.
GP at the Met: Romeo Et Juliette Preview
S44 Ep20 | 35s
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
Director Bartlett Sher discusses the making of Gounod’s Roméo et Juliette at The Met.
GP at the Met: Nabucco - Preview
S44 Ep21 | 29s
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
The chorus in Nabucco at The Met perform an opera number.
Levine, Domingo, and Gelb | GP at The Met: Nabucco
S44 Ep21 | 2m 37s
James Levine, Plácido Domingo, and Peter Gelb discuss Nabucco at The Metropolitan Opera.
GP at The Met: Rusalka Preview
S44 Ep22 | 33s
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
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
Kristine Opolais sings the title character’s “Song to the Moon” from Act I of Rusalka.
GP at the Met: Idomeneo Preview
S44 Ep24 | 35s
Mozart’s early masterpiece Idomeneo conducted by James Levine comes to GP at the Met.
Idomeneo's Fuor Del Mar
S44 Ep24 | 1m 35s
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
Elza van den Heever sings Elettra’s Act I aria from "Idomeneo" at the Met.
Idomeneo Act III Quartet
S44 Ep24 | 1m 52s
Nadine Sierra, Elza van den Heever, Alice Coote, and Matthew Polenzani sing.
GMET: Eugene Onegin - Preview
S44 Ep27 | 30s
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
Mariusz Kwiecien performs Onegin's Aria from Act I of Tchaikovsky's Eugene Onegin.
Lenski's Aria
S44 Ep27 | 2m 31s
Alexey Dolgov sings Lenski's Act II aria in GP at the Met: Eugene Onegin.
Letter Scene ("Puskai pogibnu ya")
S44 Ep27 | 3m 18s
Excerpt from Tatiana's (Anna Netrebko) letter scene ("Puskai pogibnu ya") from Act I.
Addio del passato | GMET: La Traviata
S44 Ep28 | 1m 30s
Sonya Yoncheva sings Violetta’s Act III aria from La Traviata.
O mio rimorso | GMET: La Traviata
S44 Ep28 | 1m 41s
Michael Fabiano sings Alfredo's Act II cabaletta from La Traviata.
GMET: La Traviata - Preview
S44 Ep28 | 30s
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
Renée Fleming performs one of her greatest signature roles in Der Rosenkavalier.
Act III Duet
S44 Ep29 | 1m 40s
Erin Morley and Elīna Garanča sing Sophie and Octavian's final Der Rosenkavalier duet.
Act II Duet
S44 Ep29 | 1m 25s
Erin Morley and Elīna Garanča sing in the Presentation of the Rose scene.
Billy Elliot the Musical Live - Preview
S43 Ep3 | 38s
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
In the number "Electricity," Billy Elliot explains his love of dance to an audition panel.
Andrea Bocelli: Cinema
S43 Ep5 | 30s
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
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
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
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
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
Andrea Bocelli sings "Sorridi Amore Vai" from the Oscar-winning film Life is Beautiful.
GP at the Met: Il Trovatore (2016) - Preview
S43 Ep7 | 34s
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
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
Anna Netrebko (Leonora) and Dmitri Hvorostovsky (di Luna) perform the Act IV duet
GP at the Met: Otello Preview
S43 Ep8 | 31s
Renée Fleming and Johan Botha star in Otello, Verdi’s towering tragedy of jealousy.
GP at the Met: Otello (2016) - Preview
S43 Ep8 | 35s
Aleksandrs Antonenko in his first Met performance as Otello, the tormented Moor of Venice.
GP at the Met: Tannhäuser
S43 Ep9 |
Johan Botha, Eva-Maria Westbroek, Michelle DeYoung, Peter Mattei star; Levine conducts.
GP at the Met: Lulu
S43 Ep10 | 35s
William Kentridge directs the opera Lulu, starring Marlis Petersen as the femme fatale.
Joan Baez 75th Birthday Celebration Preview
S43 Ep11 | 29s
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
Joan Baez and David Crosby Sing "Blackbird"
Joan Baez Sings 'Forever Young'
S43 Ep11 | 1m 58s
Joan Baez sings 'Forever Young,' a song written by Bob Dylan.
Joan Baez and Paul Simon Sing 'The Boxer'
S43 Ep11 | 1m 42s
Joan Baez and Paul Simon sing "The Boxer", written by Simon.
Joan Baez and Judy Collins Sing 'Diamonds and Rust'
S43 Ep11 | 1m 25s
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
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
Joan Baez and Jackson Browne sing Browne's song, "Before The Deluge"
GP at the Met: The Pearl Fishers promo
S43 Ep12 | 30s
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
Hear Nina Stemme sing the demanding role of Puccini’s princess.
Great Performances at the Met: Manon Lescaut
S43 Ep14 | 30s
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
The late Anthony Minghella’s critically acclaimed production of Puccini’s classic.
Great Performances at the Met: Roberto Devereux
S43 Ep16 | 30s
Experience the final opera of Donizetti’s Tudor trilogy.
Great Performances at the Met: Elektra
S43 Ep17 | 30s
Esa-Pekka Salonen Conducts Patrice Chéreau’s Acclaimed Staging of Elektra, With Nina Stemm
GP at the Met: Le Nozze di Figaro
S42 Ep6 | 34s
Mozart's opera of marital discord is conducted by Met Music Director James Levine.
GP at the Met: Carmen
S42 Ep8 | 34s
Bizet’s Carmen returns with Anita Rachvelishvili and Aleksandrs Antonenko.
Aleksandrs Antonenko as Don José in Carmen (2015)
S42 Ep8 | 1m 30s
Aleksandrs Antonenko sings Don José's aria from Act II of Bizet's Carmen.
GP at the Met: Il Barbiere di Siviglia
S42 Ep10 | 33s
Rossini’s classic comedy features some of the most recognizable melodies in opera.
GP at the Met: Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg
S42 Ep13 | 34s
Met Music Director James Levine leads Wagner’s grand comedy, starring Michael Volle.
GP at the Met: Les Contes d'Hoffmann
S42 Ep14 | 34s
Vittorio Grigolo stars as the tortured poet unlucky in love in Offenbach’s opera.
Great Performances at the Met: The Merry Widow
S42 Ep16 | 34s
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
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
Tchaikovsky’s Iolanta, starring Anna Netrebko, and Bluebeard’s Castle by Bartók.
GP at the Met: La Donna Del Lago
S42 Ep19 | 34s
The Met’s first production of Rossini's bel canto showcase.
GP at the Met: Cavalleria Rusticana and Pagliacci
S42 Ep20 | 35s
Marcelo Álvarez in opera’s most popular double bill, Cavalleria Rusticana and Pagliacci.
Encores! Great Performances at the Met
S42 Ep22 | 35s
Memorable arias and duets from today’s operatic superstars, hosted by Deborah Voigt.
The Hollow Crown: Shakespeare's History Plays
1m
A star-studded Shakespeare's “Richard II,” “Henry IV, Parts 1 and 2,” and “Henry V.”
GP at the Met: Eugene Onegin
S41 Ep12 | 30s
Tchaikovsky’s romantic tragedy stars Anna Netrebko, Mariusz Kwiecien, and Piotr Beczala.
GP at the Met: "The Nose"
S41 Ep16 |
Shostakovich’s dark comedy "The Nose" stars Tony Award winner Paulo Szot.
The Dukes of September: Preview with Fagen, McDonald, Scaggs
S41 Ep17 | 34s
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
A bluegrass concert with Steve Martin, the Steep Canyon Rangers and Edie Brickell.
Bob Dylan: The 30th Anniversary Concert Celebration
S41 Ep19 | 34s
An encore of highlights from 1992’s star-studded tribute to the American music icon.
GP at the Met: Tosca (2014)
S41 Ep20 | 35s
Tosca, Puccini’s enduring favorite opera, stars an exceptional trio of singing actors.
GP at the Met: Falstaff
S41 Ep22 | 35s
James Levine conducts Verdi’s brilliant final opera, "Falstaff."
GP at the Met: Rusalka
S41 Ep24 | 30s
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
The soprano Renée Fleming sings the aria "Song to the Moon" from the opera Rusalka.
GP at the Met: Prince Igor
S41 Ep26 | 40s
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
Franco Zeffirelli’s lavish production is the most-performed opera in Met history.
GP at the Met: Werther
S41 Ep28 | 39s
Tenor Jonas Kaufmann stars as the tortured poet in the Met’s new production of Werther.
GP at the Met: Così fan tutte
S41 Ep31 | 39s
James Levine Leads a youthful cast in Mozart’s joyful and heart-rending masterpiece.
GP at the Met: La Cenerentola
S41 Ep34 | 39s
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
Joyce DiDonato sings a joyful aria as Angelina in Rossini's La Cenerentola.
Alessandro Corbelli in Rossini's La Cenerentola
S41 Ep34 | 1m 26s
Alessandro Corbelli sings Don Magnifico's aria in the Rossini opera La Cenerentola.
Rod Stewart: Merry Christmas, Baby Preview
S40 Ep2 | 30s
Two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Rod Stewart, hosts his first holiday special.
From Vienna: The New Year’s Celebration 2013 Preview
S40 Ep4 | 30s
Ring in the New Year with the Vienna Philharmonic at the opulent Musikverein.
Paul Simon's Graceland Journey Preview
S40 Ep7 | 30s
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
Anna Netrebko and Matthew Polenzani star In Donizetti’s comic gem L’Elisir d’Amore.
GP at the Met: Tempest Preview
S40 Ep11 | 30s
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
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
Verdi's classic drama of political intrigue and thwarted romance.
GP at the Met: Rigoletto Preview
S40 Ep15 | 33s
The bold new Michael Mayer production set in 1960s Vegas.
GP at the Met: Les Troyens Preview
S40 Ep17 | 31s
The five-act tragedy stars Deborah Voigt, Susan Graham, and Bryan Hymel.
Maria Stuarda: "Deh! Tu di un'umile preghiera"
S40 Ep18 | 2m 18s
Joyce DiDonato performs Mary's prayer from Act II of Donizetti's "Maria Stuarda."
Maria Stuarda: "Figlia impura di Bolena"
S40 Ep18 | 4m 7s
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
The first-ever Met production of Donizetti’s opera stars Joyce DiDonato.
Dancing At Jacob’s Pillow: Never Stand Still Preview
S40 Ep19 | 32s
The passion, discipline, and daring of those who choose a life in dance.
GP at the Met: Parsifal Preview
S40 Ep20 | 31s
Jonas Kaufmann sings the title role in The Metropolitan Opera's new production.
GP at the Met: Francesca da Rimini Preview
S40 Ep22 | 31s
Zandonai’s opera Francesca da Rimini stars Eva-Maria Westbroek and Marcello Giordani.
GP at the Met: Giulio Cesare
S40 Ep23 |
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
Roberto Alagna and El?na Garan?a get physical in the final scene of Bizet's Carmen.
Andrea Bocelli and Tony Bennett Perform "New York, New York"
S39 Ep4 | 2m 16s
Watch Andrea Bocelli and Tony Bennett perform this classic by Kander and Ebb.
Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night 2012 Preview
S39 Ep6 | 30s
Conductor Gustavo Dudamel leads the 4th annual Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night concert.
Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night 2012
S39 Ep6 | 27m 55s
This 30-minute excerpt includes selections from Ponchielli, Strauss, and Gimenez.
Hancock, Dudamel & the LA Phil Celebrate Gershwin
S39 Ep7 | 30s
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
Premieres Friday, January 6, 2012 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.
GP at the Met: Anna Bolena
S39 Ep9 | 30s
Diva Anna Netrebko as Donizetti's Anna Bolena January 20 at 9 p.m. (check local listings)
Tony Bennett: Duets II
S39 Ep10 | 30s
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
Airs Friday, June 1, 2012 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.
Memphis
S39 Ep11 | 30s
Broadway's 2010 Tony Award-Winning Best Musical rocks Friday, February 24 at 9 pm on PBS
Don Giovanni
S39 Ep12 | 30s
The new production of the opera airs Sunday, February 26 at 12 p.m. (check local listings)
The Thomashefskys
S39 Ep13 | 36s
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
Andrew Lloyd Webber's record-breaking hit comes to PBS in March (check local listings)
Satyagraha
S39 Ep15 | 30s
Philip Glass' inspirational opera airs March 25 at 12 p.m. on PBS (check local listings)
Images from Satyagraha
S39 Ep15 | 1m 33s
See stills from the revival of Phelim McDermott and Julian Crouch's 2008 production
San Francisco Symphony at 100
S39 Ep16 | 5m
The Centennial Season opening gala airs Friday, March 30 at 9 p.m. (check local listings)
GP at the Met: Rodelinda
S39 Ep17 | 30s
Stephen Wadsworth's acclaimed production airs April 22 at 12 p.m. (check local listings)
GP at the Met: Faust
S39 Ep18 | 32s
Jonas Kaufmann, Marina Poplavskaya, and René Pape star in Guonod's Faust.
GP at the Met: The Enchanted Island
S39 Ep19 | 30s
The Enchanted Island is a world premiere work that combines Baroque music and Shakespeare.
GP at the Met: Manon
S39 Ep22 | 30s
Star soprano Anna Netrebko sings her first Met performances of the title role in Manon.
Tanglewood 75th Anniversary Celebration Preview
S39 Ep23 | 30s
A concert event to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Tanglewood.
The Boston Pops Performs "Times Square: 1944"
S39 Ep23 | 1m 39s
The Boston Pops performs Leonard Bernstein's "Times Square: 1944" from “On the Town.”
James Taylor Performs "Shall We Dance?"
S39 Ep23 | 2m 5s
James Taylor performs Rodger and Hammerstein's "Shall We Dance?" from “The King and I.”
Jackie Evancho: Music of the Movies
S39 Ep24 | 30s
Twelve-year-old classical crossover prodigy Jackie Evancho’s second television special.
Libiamo from La Traviata
S39 Ep25 | 3m 20s
Natalie Dessay and Matthew Polenzani perform "Libiamo" from La Traviata.
GP at the Met: La Traviata
S39 Ep25 | 30s
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
Excerpt: Ponchielli’s “Dance of the Hours from the opera ‘La Gioconda’”
Wagner's Dream Preview
S39 Ep27 | 30s
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
Robert Lepage’s acclaimed new production of Wagner’s Der Ring des Nibelungen.
Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Pierre Boulez Conducts Mahler
S38 Ep1 | 30s
Chicago Symphony Orchestra Conductor Emeritus Pierre Boulez leads the orchestra.
Sondheim! The Birthday Concert - Preview
S38 Ep2 | 31s
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
Watch Bernadette Peters and Mandy Patinkin sing "Move On"
Sondheim! The Birthday Concert - Preview
S38 Ep2 | 30s
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
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
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
Airs live Sunday, January 1 at 2:30 p.m.(check local listings) with an encore at 7:30 p.m.
Boris Godunov - Preview
S38 Ep6 | 31s
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
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
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
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
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
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
Love, politics, and religion intertwine against the backdrop of the Spanish Inquisition
GP at the Met: La Fanciulla del West
S38 Ep12 | 31s
Commerate The Met's first world debut with this production of Puccini's opera
Iphigenie en Tauride
S38 Ep13 | 30s
Patrick Summers conducts a revival of Stephen Wadsworth's acclaimed 2007 production
Carnegie Hall 120th Anniversary Concert
S38 Ep14 | 32s
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
Pianist Emanuel Ax, cellist Yo-Yo Ma and, violinist Gil Shaham perform at Carnegie Hall
A Concert for New York
S38 Ep14 | 30s
In remembrance, New York Philharmonic performs on the tenth anniversary of 9/11
GP at the Met: Nixon in China
S38 Ep15 | 32s
Starring James Maddalena as Richard Nixon, a role he created at the premiere in 1987
Eric Clapton Crossroads Guitar Festival 3
S38 Ep16 | 31s
Bill Murray hosts a star-studded show featuring highlights from the marathon concert
Jackie Evancho: Dream with Me in Concert
S38 Ep17 | 30s
The program, co-hosted by David Foster, celebrates her first full-length solo album
GP at the Met: Lucia di Lammermoor
S38 Ep18 | 31s
See the most recent production with French soprano Natalie Dessay
Rigoletto from Mantua
S38 Ep19 | 30s
Julia Novikova, Vittorio Grigolo, and Ruggero Raimondi star with Zubin Mehta conducting
Rigoletto from Mantua: "La Donna e Mobile"
S38 Ep19 | 2m 37s
Vittorio Grigolo as the womanizing Duke of Mantua sings the classic operatic canzone
GP at the Met: Le Comte Ory
S38 Ep20 | 31s
Juan Diego Florez, Diana Damrau, and Joyce DiDonato star in the Met Opera's Comic Hit
Capriccio
S38 Ep21 | 31s
Renee Fleming sings her first full Met performance of Richard Strauss's final opera
Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night 2011
S38 Ep22 | 31s
Conductor Valery Gergiev leads the third annual Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night concert
Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night Concert 2011 - Preview
S38 Ep22 | 30s
Premieres Friday, August 19, 2011 at 9:30 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.
Placido Domingo: My Favorite Roles
S38 Ep25 | 30s
The celebrated tenor looks back on his distinguished career
Renee Fleming & Dmitri Hvorostovsky Preview
S37 Ep27 | 30s
Renee Fleming and Dmitri Hvorostovsky Perform in the City of Palaces
GP at the Met: Macbeth
S35 Ep18 | 34s
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 |
Star soprano Anna Netrebko in her North American debut as the ambitious Lady Macbeth.
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