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Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night Concert 2024

1h 18m

Enjoy the world-renowned Vienna Philharmonic’s annual open-air concert from the gardens of Austria’s Imperial Schönbrunn Palace, featuring Andris Nelsons as guest conductor joined by soprano Lise Davidsen as guest soloist.

Episodes

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    Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night Concert 2024

    S51 E26 - 1h 18m

    Enjoy the world-renowned Vienna Philharmonic’s annual open-air concert from the gardens of Austria’s Imperial Schönbrunn Palace, featuring Andris Nelsons as guest conductor joined by soprano Lise Davidsen as guest soloist.

  • Audra McDonald at the London Palladium: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Audra McDonald at the London Palladium

    S51 E20 - 1h 22m

    The winner of a record-breaking six Tony Awards as well as two Grammy awards and an Emmy, Audra McDonald performs a repertoire of classic Broadway songs, including “I Am What I Am,” “Summertime,” “Climb Ev’ry Mountain” and many more.

  • Now Hear This “Virtuosos”: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Now Hear This “Virtuosos”

    S51 E15 - 53m 24s

    Explore the work of two legendary virtuosos, Niccolò Paganini and Robert Johnson, along with stars of today, Augustin Hadelich and Keb Mo. Joined by Cirque du Soleil acrobats, discover the secrets of being a virtuoso.

  • Now Hear This “Rising Stars”: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Now Hear This “Rising Stars”

    S51 E14 - 53m 54s

    Visit Julliard Pre-College with Scott Yoo to play with some of tomorrow’s virtuosos and travel to Singapore to meet rising star, Chloe Chua, who reminds Yoo of the dedication and passion required to prepare for a professional career.

Extras + Features

Schedule

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    Great Performances: Land of Gold: TVSS: Iconic

    Great Performances

    Land of Gold

    Friday
    Nov 1

    1 Hour 30 Minutes

    The making of John Adams and Peter Sellars' "Girls of the Golden West," which dramatizes the history of the California gold rush.
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    Great Performances: Land of Gold: TVSS: Iconic

    Great Performances

    Land of Gold

    Friday
    Nov 1

    1 Hour 30 Minutes

    The making of John Adams and Peter Sellars' "Girls of the Golden West," which dramatizes the history of the California gold rush.
  • Image
    Great Performances: Land of Gold: TVSS: Iconic

    Great Performances

    Land of Gold

    Saturday
    Nov 2

    1 Hour 30 Minutes

    The making of John Adams and Peter Sellars' "Girls of the Golden West," which dramatizes the history of the California gold rush.
  • Image
    Great Performances: Land of Gold: TVSS: Iconic

    Great Performances

    Land of Gold

    Saturday
    Nov 2

    1 Hour 30 Minutes

    The making of John Adams and Peter Sellars' "Girls of the Golden West," which dramatizes the history of the California gold rush.
  • Image
    Great Performances: Land of Gold: TVSS: Iconic

    Great Performances

    Land of Gold

    Sunday
    Nov 3

    1 Hour 30 Minutes

    The making of John Adams and Peter Sellars' "Girls of the Golden West," which dramatizes the history of the California gold rush.
  • Image
    Great Performances: Land of Gold: TVSS: Iconic

    Great Performances

    Land of Gold

    Monday
    Nov 4

    1 Hour 29 Minutes

    The making of John Adams and Peter Sellars' "Girls of the Golden West," which dramatizes the history of the California gold rush.
  • Image
    Great Performances: Land of Gold: TVSS: Iconic

    Great Performances

    Land of Gold

    Monday
    Nov 4

    1 Hour 30 Minutes

    The making of John Adams and Peter Sellars' "Girls of the Golden West," which dramatizes the history of the California gold rush.
  • Image
    Great Performances: Land of Gold: TVSS: Iconic

    Great Performances

    Land of Gold

    Monday
    Nov 4

    1 Hour 30 Minutes

    The making of John Adams and Peter Sellars' "Girls of the Golden West," which dramatizes the history of the California gold rush.

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