Susan Froemke, a filmmaker known for her cinema verité style, offers an intimate portrait of the Metropolitan Opera's music director, charting his remarkable ascent to prominence as one of the most celebrated and in-demand conductors of his…

A special performance commemorating the twentieth anniversary of the September 11th attacks will be presented under the auspices of Misty Copeland and led by Metropolitan Opera Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin. The program features soloi…

Acclaimed director-choreographer Matthew Bourne presents a haunting adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen's dark fairytale, a production that has garnered Olivier Award recognition. The cast features Ashley Shaw, Adam Cooper, Dominic North,…

Captured in January within the historic Stadthalle of Wuppertal, Germany, this celebrated soprano and tenor duo present a selection of arias and duets drawn from their extensive repertoire at the Metropolitan Opera. The program features wor…

Grammy Award-winning soprano Isabel Leonard joins forces with Nadine Sierra and Ailyn Pérez in a program of enduring arias by Mozart, Offenbach, and Bizet. The repertoire features classics such as “Voi che sapete” and “Belle nuit, ô nuit d’…

Within the inner world of a genius, host Scott Yoo and fellow musicians embark on a recording of Beethoven's most intimate compositions. The setting: a historic manor in the Berkshires, where they delve into the composer’s remarkable life a…

In May, a formidable assembly of opera's most compelling singers convened at the Hessisches Staatstheater in Wiesbaden, Germany. Sopranos Christine Goerke and Elza van den Heever, alongside tenor Andreas Schager and baritone Michael Volle, …

The Boston Symphony Orchestra, at its summer haven of Tanglewood, presents a concert celebrating the music of John Williams. The program features Williams' latest violin concerto, performed by the acclaimed virtuoso Anne-Sophie Mutter, alon…

The San Francisco Symphony commences its 110th season with a celebratory opening night, welcoming GRAMMY-winning music director Esa-Pekka Salonen. The program features works by John Adams, esperanza spalding & Wayne Shorter, and includes pe…

This fresh reimagining of a beloved 1870 ballet seamlessly integrates live performance with stunning CGI, showcasing the talents of celebrated dancers Michaela DePrince and Daniel Camargo.

Experience this special encore presentation of Natalie Cole’s Emmy-winning concert from *Great Performances: Unforgettable With Love – Natalie Cole*, showcasing her GRAMMY-winning album. The performance features beloved classics like “Mona …

Captured in December of 2020, the renowned bass-baritone Sir Bryn Terfel presents a festive recital. Accompanied by pianist Jeff Howard and the Welsh folk ensemble Calan, the performance takes place within the historic walls of Brecon Cathe…

The Metropolitan Opera welcomes the coming year with a celebratory gala, showcasing acclaimed artists Angel Blue, Pretty Yende, Javier Camarena, and Matthew Polenzani. From the Parktheater in Kurhaus Göggingen, Augsburg, Germany, the progr…

Celebrate the arrival of the new year in Austria with the Vienna Philharmonic at the Musikverein. Renowned actor Hugh Bonneville hosts this yearly concert, featuring waltzes by Strauss and other composers, conducted by guest conductor Danie…

Behind the velvet curtain, Broadway is stirring. As productions prepare to welcome audiences back, a flurry of reunion, rehearsal, and meticulous re-staging fills the theaters. The industry navigates the complexities of reopening after an u…

René Pape, the celebrated bass known worldwide for his interpretations of Boris Godunov, returns to the role of the tormented tsar, torn between his desires and his fears. Sebastian Weigle conducts Mussorgsky’s Russian masterpiece in its or…

Since the dawn of opera, the story of Orpheus, the Greek musician who journeys to the Underworld to reclaim his lost love, Eurydice, has captivated composers. This opera, with a libretto by Sarah Ruhl adapted from her celebrated 2003 play, …

Originally premiering on PBS in 2018, the Movies for Grownups Awards with AARP the Magazine are back for a fifth year to celebrate and foster filmmaking that resonates with discerning moviegoers—those who appreciate cinema with a mature per…

The film chronicles Marin Alsop's path to becoming the first woman to hold the position of music director with a prominent American symphony orchestra, a journey marked by persistent setbacks from the classical music establishment. Archival…

Grammy-winning composer Terence Blanchard and librettist Kasi Lemmon have adapted Charles M. Blow’s memoir into an opera. Directed by James Robinson and Camille A. Brown, with Brown also responsible for the choreography, the production feat…

Scott Yoo and his wife, flutist Alice Dade, present the music of Amy Beach, a composer of the Romantic era, at Festival Mosaic. Their performance illuminates the diverse influences that shaped Beach’s distinctive sound. The duo’s program fe…

Journeying from Little Rock to Chicago, Scott Yoo traces the path of the remarkable African American composer, Florence Price.

Scott Yoo delves into the life and compositions of Aaron Copland, examining the genesis of his distinctive American musical voice.

Scott Yoo illuminates the contemporary landscape of American composition, revealing how the heritage of immigration continues to shape the work of several composers. He examines the careers of two such artists: Sergio Assad, born in Brazil,…

Mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard takes on the role of the princess who rises from humble beginnings in Laurent Pelly’s enchanting production of Massenet’s "Cendrillon." The production features a newly crafted English translation by Kelley Rourk…

This London production of Cole Porter’s enduring musical features the acclaimed Sutton Foster, returning to her Tony Award-winning portrayal of Reno Sweeney. Directed by Kathleen Marshall, the show delights audiences with beloved songs such…

The Public Theater’s Shakespeare in the Park presents a vibrant rendition of Shakespeare's comedy, unfolding in the heart of South Harlem. The play centers on the mischievous Falstaff and the clever women who cleverly foil his schemes, offe…

A behind-the-scenes glimpse of the reimagined, gender-swapped production as it reprises its run on Broadway during the COVID-19 pandemic. Includes new interviews with Tony and Grammy Award-winning cast members Katrina Lenk, Patti LuPone, an…

Baritone Quinn Kelsey makes his Metropolitan Opera debut as Rigoletto, sharing the stage with soprano Rosa Feola as Gilda and tenor Piotr Beczała as the Duke of Mantua. The timeless tragedy of Verdi is reimagined in 1920s Europe, brought to…

Soprano Lise Davidsen graces the Metropolitan Opera stage for the first time in Strauss's celebrated masterpiece, embodying the mythological Greek heroine in one of her most distinctive roles.

The Metropolitan Opera presents, for the first time, the original five-act French version of Verdi’s sweeping opera of tragic love within the royal court, unfolding against the stark history of the Spanish Inquisition. This production featu…

The Vienna Philharmonic presents its yearly summer night concert, featuring cellist Gautier Capuçon and guest conductor Andris Nelsons, held at the historic Schönbrunn Palace in Austria.

Experience the captivating artistry of Liudmyla Monastyrska as the iconic, icy princess in this production. Marco Armiliato conducts Puccini’s score, with tenor Yonghoon Lee portraying Calàf, the courageous prince striving to earn the princ…