
Great Performances — Season 52

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…

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 …

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

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…

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…

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.

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 …

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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

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…


