In *Now Hear This*, a new four-part documentary miniseries from Great Performances, renowned violinist and conductor Scott Yoo embarks on a journey to uncover the hidden stories behind some of the most celebrated musical works ever composed…

Scott Yoo travels to Germany to study Bach’s sonatas and partitas, works universally hailed as masterpieces for solo violin. While there, Yoo uncovers a puzzle concealed within Bach's portrait. In their quest to decipher it, Yoo and his wif…

Journey with Scott Yoo to Spain and Morocco, where you'll encounter a composer often overlooked: Domenico Scarlatti. The preeminent keyboardist of his era, he served as the Queen of Spain’s private tutor. While drawing inspiration from the …

Before achieving renown as one of his era's foremost composers, Handel spent many years immersed in Italian culture. Favored by affluent patrons, he journeyed with the Scarlatti family, absorbing the teachings of Corelli and the masters of …

Great Performances, in partnership with the Recording Academy™, presents GRAMMY Salute To Music Legends®, its fourth annual all-star concert. The event shines a prime-time spotlight on the Recording Academy’s 2019 Special Merit Award recipi…

A quintessential Broadway story, *42nd Street*, the 1981 Tony Award winner for Best Musical, chronicles the pursuit of the American dream through dazzling song and dance. The score boasts a collection of enduring melodies, including the tit…

Kelli O’Hara and Ken Watanabe headline a Tony Award-winning revival of the cherished musical that tells the story of a British schoolteacher educating the royal children of the King of Siam. The production showcases beloved songs such as “S…

His young assistant watched him with keen eyes, while a new wave of artists steadily gained prominence. Against this backdrop, Rothko faced his most significant undertaking: to produce a definitive series of paintings for the Philip Johnson…

For the first time in over forty years, Great Performances brings to the screen a Public Theater production captured live at Free Shakespeare in the Park. Following a celebrated and critically lauded run at the Delacorte Theater in Central …

Celebrate the Tony Award-winning musical sensation featuring the vibrant music of pop icon Cyndi Lauper and a story crafted by Broadway mainstay Harvey Fierstein. The show tells the tale of an unlikely pair who, embracing their contrasting …

Brandon Victor Dixon's portrayal of Judas captivates, marked by striking dance sequences and a powerfully rendered performance of "Superstar."

Experience an unforgettable concert featuring the acclaimed David Foster, a sixteen-time GRAMMY winner, as he revisits the highlights of his illustrious career. A constellation of guest artists will join him, including Loren Allred, Pia Tos…

Ring in the year 2020 with the Vienna Philharmonic at the Musikverein. Guest conductor Andris Nelsons will lead the orchestra in a performance of Strauss waltzes, accompanied by the Vienna State Ballet. Returning as host is Hugh Bonneville,…

On the cusp of entering a convent, Manon experiences a sudden, consuming affection for the Chevalier des Grieux. Yet, a question lingers: can he truly capture her heart when her inclinations lie with the allure of riches and the shimmer of …

A constellation of stars will gather to recognize filmmakers whose work deeply connects with mature audiences at this prestigious awards ceremony. The event celebrates films crafted for adults, by adults – movies that hold lasting significa…

In Puccini's enduring tragedy, soprano Hui He embodies the doomed heroine, with tenor Bruce Sledge portraying the naval officer who deserts her. The expansive production is conducted by Pier Giorgio Morandi, helmed by Anthony Minghella.

In the mythical heart of ancient China, three riddles determine not only the fate of Turandot's suitor, but his very life. Calàf is but one among many who dare to face the challenge.

Witness the premiere of composer Philip Glass's profound masterpiece, a sweeping portrayal of the Egyptian Pharaoh Akhenaten's ascent to power. Anthony Roth Costanzo graces the title role, with Karen Kamensek conducting.

On Easter Sunday, witness the artistry of Andrea Bocelli, the celebrated Italian tenor, performing from the hallowed halls of Milan's historic cathedral. As the city observes lockdown measures due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Bocelli will shar…

William Kentridge, the acclaimed artist, offers a vision of Berg's tragic opera within a landscape mirroring the anxieties of a pre-World War I apocalypse. Peter Mattei takes on the demanding title role, guided by the baton of Metropolitan …

Marking a century of distinction, the orchestra presents a program featuring Ravel's "La Valse," Stravinsky's "The Firebird," and other works, conducted by three esteemed maestros of the LA Phil: Zubin Mehta, Esa-Pekka Salonen, and the orch…

The Ravinia Festival presents a captivating production of Leonard Bernstein's musical, featuring Tony Award-winning baritone Paulo Szot and the renowned Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Leading the orchestra is Marin Alsop, artistic director of …

David McVicar’s contemporary production offers a darkly comic exploration of intrigue and impropriety in Handel's work. Joyce DiDonato stars as the astute protagonist, with Harry Bicket conducting.

This critically acclaimed play, written and starring Emmy Award-winner Holland Taylor, offers a compelling and intimate portrait of Ann Richards, the legendary Texas governor. It reveals the woman behind the icon, exploring how she profound…

Playwright Emily Mann offers a distinctive portrayal of feminist icon Gloria Steinem's life, brought to the stage by an all-female company. The production stars Emmy Award-winner Christine Lahti and is directed by Tony Award-winner Diane Pa…

Witness Wagner's haunting early masterpiece, a story of a sea captain condemned to an endless voyage. François Girard's latest production features Evgeny Nikitin as the titular character, with Anja Kampe making her Metropolitan Opera debut …

This enduring American folk opera vividly recreates the vibrant atmosphere of 1920s Charleston, featuring a cherished score by George Gershwin. Directed by James Robinson, this new production showcases the title roles with acclaimed stars E…

Sir David McVicar's latest production of Puccini's beloved *Tosca* features a stellar cast including Sonya Yoncheva, Vittorio Grigolo, and Željko Lučić. The opera follows the tragic tale of the celebrated diva Tosca, who must save her revol…

The Metropolitan Opera's inaugural production of Donizetti's opera features Joyce DiDonato as Mary, Queen of Scots, alongside South African soprano Elza van den Heever as Elizabeth I, Mary's powerful adversary, and Matthew Polenzani as the …

Under the direction of conductor Valery Gergiev, the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra presents a program of works by Strauss, Wagner, Offenbach, Puccini, and others, performed in the gardens of Schönbrunn Palace. The concert features the celeb…