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Great PerformancesSeason 40

18 episodes · Sep 7, 2012

1. Paul McCartney's Live Kisses
Sep 7, 2012

Paul McCartney’s *Live Kisses* captures the enchantment of the evening of February 9th in Los Angeles, when he presented *Kisses On The Bottom*, his recently released collection of pop standards alongside two original compositions, to a liv

2. Rod Stewart: Merry Christmas, Baby
Nov 26, 2012

Rod Stewart, a Grammy Award winner and twice inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, presents his inaugural holiday special. The program features performances by Mary J. Blige, Cee-Lo Green, and Chris Botti.

3. Magical Mystery Tour Revisited
Dec 14, 2012

*Magical Mystery Tour* brimmed with subtle allusions to psychedelia, anarchy, and fantasy, all framed within the context of a conventional British seaside sightseeing trip. The story behind the Beatles' film of the same name is explored in

4. From Vienna: The New Year’s Celebration 2013
Jan 1, 2013

The arrival of the New Year is once again celebrated with our beloved tradition, featuring the exceptional talents of Julie Andrews and the Vienna Philharmonic. Held within the grand Musikverein, the concert is conducted by guest maestro Fr

5. Broadway Musicals: A Jewish Legacy
Jan 1, 2013

The film delves into the distinctive contribution of Jewish composers and lyricists to the development of the modern American musical. Through interviews and discussions with leading figures from the Broadway world, it illuminates their piv

6. Paul Simon's Graceland Journey: Under African Skies
Jan 4, 2013

The film charts an epic return with Paul Simon to South Africa, the land where he first conceived his landmark album, *Graceland*, decades prior. It features candid conversations with Simon himself, alongside insights from musical icons in

7. Great Performances at the Met: L'Elisir d'Amore
Jan 18, 2013

Star soprano Anna Netrebko embodies Adina, the captivating heroine, in Gaetano Donizetti's *L'Elisir d'Amore* (The Elixir of Love).

8. Great Performances at the Met: The Tempest
Mar 17, 2013

Robert Lepage's production of *The Tempest*, an English-language opera derived from Shakespeare's final work, presents a striking theatrical vision.

9. Great Performances at the Met: La Clemenza di Tito
Apr 14, 2013

Mozart's *Die Entführung aus dem Serail*, his last opera seria, featuring Barbara Frittoli, Elīna Garanča, and Giuseppe Filianoti, will be broadcast on Great Performances at the Met this Sunday, April 14th, at noon on PBS.

10. Great Performances at the Met: Un Ballo in Maschera
May 5, 2013

The Metropolitan Opera’s latest production of *Un Ballo in Maschera* presents Verdi’s enduring drama of political machinations and a love tragically denied.

11. Great Performances at the Met: Rigoletto
May 17, 2013

Michael Mayer, director and Tony Award winner (known for *Spring Awakening*), marks his Metropolitan Opera debut with a fresh interpretation of Verdi’s *Rigoletto*. This production reimagines the opera's tragic narrative, transplanting its

12. Great Performances at the Met: Aida
Jun 9, 2013

Aida, a perennial favorite and one of opera's most cherished works, is presented here in a magnificent production that evokes the splendor of Ancient Egypt.

13. Great Performances at the Met: Les Troyens
Jun 30, 2013

Fabio Luisi leads the five-act tragedy, featuring Deborah Voigt as Cassandra, Susan Graham as Dido, and Bryan Hymel as Aeneas.

14. Dancing at Jacob’s Pillow: Never Stand Still
Jul 26, 2013

Ron Honsa, a seasoned documentary filmmaker, presents "Dancing at Jacob’s Pillow: Never Stand Still," a film that illuminates the dedication, rigor, and courage inherent in a life devoted to dance. Captured during live performances at the J

15. Great Performances at the Met: Parsifal
Jul 28, 2013

Jonas Kaufmann takes on the title role in the Metropolitan Opera’s latest production of Wagner’s "Parsifal."

16. Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night Concert 2013
Aug 2, 2013

A cherished concert in the gardens of Vienna's Schönbrunn Palace showcases the works of Wagner and Verdi.

17. Great Performances at the Met: Francesca di Rimini
Aug 18, 2013

Eva-Maria Westbroek and Marcello Giordani headline Zandonai's *Francesca da Rimini*, a timeless depiction of tragic love, drawn from an episode within Dante's *Inferno*.

18. Great Performances at the Met: Giulio Cesare
Sep 1, 2013

In David McVicar's distinctive staging of Handel's most beloved opera, David Daniels and Natalie Dessay take the leading roles.

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