Name: Great Performances: Now Hear This "Boccherini: Night Music"
Uploaded: 2025-04-08T19:17:45+00:00
Duration: 3234 s
Description: Join Scott Yoo and musicians on a night tour of Madrid to uncover Boccherini’s deep love for the city and learn how his iconic "Night Music of the Streets of Madrid" was inspired by his time in Spain, blending history and the pulse of the streets.

Now Hear This "Boccherini: Night Music"

53m 54s

Join Scott Yoo and musicians on a night tour of Madrid to uncover Boccherini’s deep love for the city and learn how his iconic "Night Music of the Streets of Madrid" was inspired by his time in Spain, blending history and the pulse of the streets.

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Now Hear This "Boccherini: Night Music"

S52 E12 - 53m 54s

Join Scott Yoo and musicians on a night tour of Madrid to uncover Boccherini’s deep love for the city and learn how his iconic "Night Music of the Streets of Madrid" was inspired by his time in Spain, blending history and the pulse of the streets.
The Magic of Nureyev

S52 E10 - 53m 44s

Experience Rudolf Nureyev’s revolutionary 1964 production of "Swan Lake" with ballerina Margot Fonteyn through extensive excerpts and interviews with their fellow dancers Michael Birkmeyer, Gisela Cech and others as they analyze Nureyev’s virtuosity.
Now Hear This “Chopin’s Polish Heart”

S52 E9 - 53m 54s

Follow Scott Yoo and pianist Jan Lisiecki as they explore Chopin’s life, his Polish roots, and his journey to Paris taking a closer look at the composer's musical evolution and his deep connection to his homeland while living in France.
Andrea Bocelli 30th – The Celebration

S52 E7 - 1h 23m

Experience the world-renowned Italian tenor’s 30th anniversary concert from Tuscany featuring global superstars Ed Sheeran, David Foster, Katharine McPhee, Sofia Carson, Brian May, Jon Batiste and more. Directed by Grammy nominee and Emmy winner Sam Wrench.
Movies for Grownups® Awards 2025 with AARP The Magazine

S52 E6 - 1h 53m

Iconic and beloved screen and stage performer Alan Cumming returns as host for this awards show in which Glenn Close receives the Career Achievement Award.
Henry Mancini 100 at the Hollywood Bowl

S52 E4 - 1h 15m

Celebrate the centennial birthday of composer Henry Mancini with Michael Bublé, Cynthia Erivo, saxophonist Dave Koz, Monica Mancini and host Jeff Goldblum featuring Mancini’s signature songs and clips from his beloved movies and TV shows.
Patsy Cline: Walkin' After Midnight

S52 E3 - 1h 23m

Experience the music of the legendary Patsy Cline in a star-studded tribute concert from Nashville's Ryman Auditorium featuring Wynonna, Beverly D'Angelo, Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo, Kristin Chenoweth, Rita Wilson, Ashley McBryde and many more.
Land of Gold

S52 E2 - 1h 13m

Explore Peter Sellars' San Francisco Opera production of John Adams' "Girls of the Golden West" set during Gold Rush. Go behind the scenes with cast members Julia Bullock, J'Nai Bridges and others as they bring the show to life on stage.
Émigré: A Musical Drama with the NY Phil

S52 E1 - 1h 44m

Enjoy this semi-staged oratorio with the New York Philharmonic and an international cast telling the story of Jewish refugees in World War II Shanghai set to music by Aaron Zigman with lyrics by Mark Campbell and additional lyrics by Brock Walsh.

Rudolf Nureyev and Margot Fonteyn

S52 E10 - 5m 6s

In Vienna, Rudolf Nureyev shared the stage with legendary ballerina Margot Fonteyn in "Swan Lake." In this clip, watch an excerpt from the ballet.
Rudolf Nureyev Performs in Swan Lake

S52 E10 - 2m 28s

A 26-year-old Rudolf Nureyev performs in Swan Lake.
The Magic of Nureyev Preview

S52 E10 - 30s

Experience Rudolf Nureyev’s revolutionary 1964 production of "Swan Lake" with ballerina Margot Fonteyn through extensive excerpts and interviews with their fellow dancers Michael Birkmeyer, Gisela Cech and others as they analyze Nureyev’s virtuosity.
First 10 Minutes of Now Hear This "Chopin"

S52 E9 - 9m 28s

Explore the life and works of famed polish composer Frédéric Chopin in this clip from the first episode of Now Hear This Season 6, Now Hear This "Chopin's Polish Heart."
Now Hear this Season 6 Preview

S52 E9 - 30s

Journey to Poland to understand Chopin's Polish heart, head to Spain to enjoy Boccherini's night music, explore the legacy of Rachmaninoff and then learn how Barrios emerged as the greatest guitar composer of the 20th century.
Now Hear This “Chopin’s Polish Heart” Preview

S52 E9 - 30s

Follow Scott Yoo and pianist Jan Lisiecki as they explore Chopin’s life, his Polish roots, and his journey to Paris taking a closer look at the composer's musical evolution and his deep connection to his homeland while living in France.
Emily D’Angelo Sings from the Met Opera's "Grounded"

S52 E8 - 2m 27s

Greer Grimsley, Emily D’Angelo, and Ben Bliss, as the Commander, Jess, and Eric, sing an excerpt from Act I in Jeanine Tesori’s new opera.
Great Performances at the Met: Grounded Preview

S52 E8 - 30s

Follow a fighter pilot who operates a drone in a high-tech world battling both war and motherhood. With pressures from every angle, she balances being the perfect soldier, wife and mother. Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts Michael Mayer's staging.
Ed Sheeran and Andrea Bocelli Perform "Perfect Symphony"

S52 E7 - 2m 59s

Ed Sheeran and Andrea Bocelli Perform "Perfect Symphony" in both English and Italian.
Andrea Bocelli 30th – The Celebration Preview

S52 E7 - 30s

Experience the world-renowned Italian tenor’s 30th anniversary concert from Tuscany featuring global superstars Ed Sheeran, David Foster, Katharine McPhee, Sofia Carson, Brian May, Jon Batiste and more. Directed by Grammy nominee and Emmy winner Sam Wrench.
Jon Batiste and Andrea Bocelli Perform "Amazing Grace"

S52 E7 - 2m 59s

Jon Batiste and Andrea Bocelli perform "Amazing Grace" in this 30th anniversary celebration of Andrea Bocelli.
Katharine McPhee & Andrea Bocelli Duet

S52 E7 - 3m

Katherine McPhee, Andrea Bocelli and David Foster perform "Can't Help Falling In Love" in this 30th anniversary celebration of Andrea Bocelli.

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Now Hear This: Barrios: Chopin of the Guitar

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1 Hour

Agustín Barrios' rise from rural Paraguay to global recognition as a pioneering guitar composer.
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4:00 am

1 Hour

Agustín Barrios' rise from rural Paraguay to global recognition as a pioneering guitar composer.
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