This production from Nashville Ballet offers a glimpse into Shakespeare's romantic life, viewed through the eyes of the enigmatic "Dark Lady." Based on poetry by Caroline Randall Williams and accompanied by an original score composed by GRA…

The opera tells the story of Esther, a seamstress who finds herself drawn into correspondence with a mysterious suitor working on the Panama Canal. With music by Ricky Ian Gordon and a libretto by Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage, this co…

Soprano Nadine Sierra graces the stage once more, taking on the challenging and iconic role of Lucia di Lammermoor, the tormented heroine. This production features a fresh staging conceived by Australian director Simon Stone and is led by c…

Neil Armfield directs and Brett Dean composes this modern opera, drawn from Shakespeare's enduring tragedy. The production features Allan Clayton as the protagonist, with Sarah Connolly as Gertrude and Rod Gilfry portraying Claudius.

The New York Philharmonic welcomes audiences back to its newly renovated concert hall. Conductor Jaap Van Zweden leads a program featuring acclaimed soloists: Joélle Harvey, Kelley O’Connor, Issachah Savage, and Davóne Tines. (TV-G)

A glimpse awaits of the concert from Radio City, showcasing excerpts from "The Impossible Dream" and "The Fullest." Rated TV-G.

Ring in the new year with this yearly celebration of classical music, featuring the graceful waltzes of Strauss, performed in the grand Musikverein and hosted by Hugh Bonneville, a familiar face to PBS audiences.

Alan Cumming, a celebrated presence both on screen and stage, returns to host this year's awards ceremony. The event will honor two-time Golden Globe winner and Emmy nominee Jamie Lee Curtis with the Career Achievement Award. Rated TV-14.

A backstage look at the legendary 1990 Carnegie Hall concert featuring opera icons Kathleen Battle and Jessye Norman, presented with performance excerpts and recent interviews featuring opera star Angel Blue, Metropolitan Opera General Mana…

Academy Award nominee David Strathairn delivers a powerful performance as Jan Karski, a reluctant hero and witness to the Holocaust, in this compelling true story. It is a testament to moral courage and the weight of individual responsibili…

Renée Fleming joins forces with Kelli O'Hara and Joyce DiDonato in a new opera by a composer who has received the Pulitzer Prize, the work drawing inspiration from Virginia Woolf's novel, "Mrs. Dalloway." This marks Fleming's return to the …

Nadine Sierra embodies the opera's heroine, the devoted courtesan Violetta, alongside tenor Stephen Costello as her possessive lover, and baritone Luca Salsi portraying Alfredo's critical father. Michael Mayer’s lively production is brought…

In Tango to Buenos Aires, host Scott Yoo and flutist Alice Dade journey to Argentina to trace the development of Astor Piazzolla's compositions and the tango genre itself, charting its intricate fusion with jazz across generations and a div…

Join host Scott Yoo on a journey to Scotland, Germany, and France as he explores the intricate relationship between Robert Schumann's bipolar disorder and his extraordinary creative gifts. Through conversations with leading experts and capt…

In conversation with Scott Yoo, composer Andy Akiho reflects on how his experiences in New York City have profoundly influenced his compositional approach, offering insights alongside a performance of his work, "Aka."

The profound influence of Spain on composer Isaac Albéniz is explored with host Scott Yoo, Scottish GRAMMY-winning guitarist David Russell, and musicians hailing from Albéniz's native Pyrenees, Seville, Mallorca, and other locales.

After a twenty-five-year absence, the Metropolitan Opera welcomes back Umberto Giordano’s passionate drama, starring Sonya Yoncheva as Fedora. She portrays a nineteenth-century Russian princess who becomes entangled in a dangerous love affa…

Two-time Tony Award winner Sutton Foster presents a celebration of pivotal Broadway productions and their iconic songs, spanning the years 1973 to 2023. Captured live at Lincoln Center’s David H. Koch Theater, the revue features appearance…

Danai Gurira, known for her work in "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" and "The Walking Dead," takes on the title role in this production, alongside Ali Stroker, a Tony Award winner from "Oklahoma!," as Anne. Directed by Tony Award nominee Ro…

The Metropolitan Opera presents a stirring rendition of Euripides' *Medea*, starring Sondra Radvanovsky as the sorceress who relentlessly pursues vengeance. This marks the fourth collaboration between Radvanovsky and director David McVicar,…

After a seventeen-year absence, the Metropolitan Opera presents this production of Wagner's opera, directed by François Girard and led musically by Yannick Nézet-Séguin. The cast features tenor Piotr Beczała as the enigmatic swan knight, wi…

In Robert Carsen's production of Verdi’s comedic take on Shakespeare, a vibrant ensemble brings the story to life. Baritone Michael Volle takes on the role of Sir Falsfaff for his debut in Verdi repertoire at the Metropolitan Opera, portray…

From the renowned Ravinia Festival in Highland Park, Great Performances presents Leonard Bernstein’s monumental Kaddish symphony. This performance unites Uniting Voices (formerly the Chicago Children’s Choir), the Chicago Symphony Chorus, a…

Each summer, a cherished tradition unfolds: Great Performances presents the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra’s enchanting night concert held within the gardens of Vienna’s Schönbrunn Palace. The program explores musical landscapes ranging from…