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Great Performances (1971 – ...)

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Great PerformancesSeason 52

24 episodes · Oct 25, 2024

1. Émigré: A Musical Drama with the NY Phil
Oct 25, 2024 · 105m

Experience this evocative semi-staged oratorio, performed by the New York Philharmonic and a distinguished international cast. The work recounts the poignant story of Jewish refugees who sought sanctuary in wartime Shanghai, set to music by

2. Land of Gold
Nov 1, 2024 · 74m

Peter Sellars’ San Francisco Opera production of John Adams’ “Girls of the Golden West,” set against the backdrop of the Gold Rush, offers a compelling exploration of a pivotal moment in American history. This offering provides an intimate

3. Patsy Cline: Walkin' After Midnight
Nov 22, 2024 · 83m

A tribute concert celebrating the music of Patsy Cline will feature a constellation of talent, including Wynonna Judd.

4. Henry Mancini 100 at the Hollywood Bowl
Nov 29, 2024 · 76m

A celebration of composer Henry Mancini's centennial birthday will feature performances by Michael Bublé, Cynthia Erivo, and saxophonist Dave Koz, alongside Monica Mancini and host Jeff Goldblum. The event promises a showcase of Mancini’s i

5. From Vienna: The New Year’s Celebration 2025
Jan 1, 2025 · 85m

The Musikverein's Golden Hall will once again host this cherished annual concert, a celebration of the bicentennial of Johann Strauss's birth. Riccardo Muti returns to the podium for his seventh time conducting, and PBS favorite Hugh Bonnev

6. Movies for Grownups® Awards 2025 with AARP The Magazine
Feb 23, 2025 · 114m

Alan Cumming, a celebrated presence both on screen and stage, graces the awards show once more as host. The ceremony will honor Glenn Close with the prestigious Career Achievement Award.

7. Andrea Bocelli 30th – The Celebration
Feb 28, 2025 · 84m

A celebration of three decades arrives from the heart of Tuscany, featuring the celebrated Italian tenor in concert. Joining him on stage are a constellation of global stars: Ed Sheeran, David Foster, Katharine McPhee, Sofia Carson, Brian M

8. Great Performances at the Met: Grounded
Mar 21, 2025 · 165m

The life of a fighter pilot in this advanced age is a relentless push and pull. She commands a drone, a silent extension of her will, navigating conflicts while simultaneously striving for equilibrium in her personal world. The demands on h

9. Now Hear This “Chopin’s Polish Heart”
Apr 11, 2025 · 54m

Scott Yoo and pianist Jan Lisiecki embark on an exploration of Chopin’s life, tracing the composer's Polish heritage and his passage to Paris. Their journey offers a detailed examination of Chopin’s musical development and the profound conn

10. The Magic of Nureyev
Apr 11, 2025 · 54m

Relive the groundbreaking 1964 performance of "Swan Lake," featuring Rudolf Nureyev and ballerina Margot Fonteyn, through detailed excerpts and conversations with their colleagues – dancers Michael Birkmeyer, Gisela Cech, and others – who o

11. Great Performances at the Met: Les Contes d’Hoffmann
Apr 13, 2025 · 255m

Benjamin Bernheim embodies the anguished poet in Offenbach's final opera. The trio of lovers—Hoffmann’s creations—are brought to life by Erin Morley as the automaton Olympia, Pretty Yende as the tormented diva Antonia, and Clémentine Margai

12. Now Hear This "Boccherini: Night Music"
Apr 18, 2025 · 54m

Embark on an evening journey through Madrid with Scott Yoo and a company of musicians, as they explore Boccherini’s profound affection for the city. Discover the origins of his celebrated "Night Music of the Streets of Madrid," a work deepl

13. Now Hear This: Rachmaninoff Reborn
Apr 25, 2025 · 55m

The seismic shift of the Bolshevik revolution irrevocably altered Sergei Rachmaninoff's life, propelling the Russian aristocrat on an unexpected path to artistic reinvention in America. At the age of forty-four, he faced the daunting task o

14. Now Hear This "Barrios: Chopin of the Guitar"
May 2, 2025 · 55m

Agustín Barrios Mangoré’s path from the Paraguayan countryside to international acclaim as a guitar composer was one marked by both adversity and artistic triumph. He navigated periods of rejection and personal hardship, yet his inventive c

15. Next to Normal
May 9, 2025 · 129m

Directed by Michael Longhurst of London's Donmar Warehouse, this Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning Broadway musical presents a poignant story of a suburban family grappling with the complexities of mental illness. Grammy nominee Caissie Levy

16. Yellow Face
May 16, 2025 · 106m

David Henry Hwang's Tony Award-winning comedy features Daniel Dae Kim as an Asian American playwright. The play chronicles his protest against "yellowface" casting in the musical *Miss Saigon*, only for him to inadvertently cast a white act

17. Great Performances at the Met: Tosca
May 18, 2025 · 126m

Lise Davidsen takes the lead in the title role, with Freddie De Tommaso making his company debut as Cavaradossi, her beloved. Quinn Kelsey portrays Scarpia, the chief of police. The performance is conducted by Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Music Di

18. Girl from the North Country
May 23, 2025 · 134m

Set against the backdrop of 1934 Minnesota, this musical reimagines twenty iconic songs by Bob Dylan, including "Forever Young," "Hurricane," and "Like a Rolling Stone." Within the walls of a guesthouse, a diverse group of travelers find th

19. Kiss Me, Kate
May 30, 2025 · 150m

This enduring Cole Porter musical presents a collection of beloved songs, including the spirited "Another Op'nin', Another Show" and the tender "So In Love," among others. Directed by Bartlett Sher, the production unfolds as a backstage rom

20. Great Performances at the Met: Aida
Jun 13, 2025 · 157m

Angel Blue takes on the title role of Aida in her long-awaited debut with the Metropolitan Opera, portraying the Ethiopian princess caught between passionate love and fierce loyalty to her homeland. Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin condu

21. Great Performances at the Met: Fidelio
Jul 13, 2025 · 147m

Lise Davidsen returns to the Met for her second performance in this season's *Great Performances*, portraying Leonore, a woman willing to sacrifice all to liberate her husband from tyranny’s grasp. She shares the stage with David Butt Phili

22. Great Performances at the Met: Le Nozze di Figaro
Aug 17, 2025 · 179m

Joana Mallwitz conducts her Metropolitan Opera debut in Mozart's beloved comic opera, bringing the cast together for this timeless work. Michael Sumuel embodies the quick-witted valet Figaro, matched by Olga Kulchynska as Susanna, his spiri

23. Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night Concert 2025
Aug 29, 2025 · 126m

The Vienna Philharmonic's cherished yearly concert will be held in the gardens of Schönbrunn Palace, marking a debut conduction by Maestro Tugan Sokhiev.

24. Great Performances at the Met: Salome
Sep 14, 2025 · 150m

Claus Guth's latest production of the opera at the Metropolitan Opera marks a return to the house after two decades. The director offers a fresh interpretation of the biblical story, drawing inspiration from Oscar Wilde’s evocative play and

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