Great Performances

George Gagnidze and Liudmyla Monastyrska perform “Oh, di qual’onta aggravasi" in "Nabucco."

Ancient Babylon comes to life in this production of Verdi’s early masterpiece. Baritone George Gagnidze makes his Met role debut as the imperious king Nabucco, alongside soprano Liudmyla Monastyrska reprising her turn as his vengeful daughter, Abigaille. Daniele Callegari conducts and Angel Blue hosts.

Koto player Yumi Kurosawa and violinist Scott Yoo perform her piece "Lucky Stars"

Follow host Scott Yoo’s journey to compose a piece of music for the first time. Seeking counsel from other composers, Yoo revisits his heritage in search of ideas, performs landmark pieces for inspiration and ultimately tests his work in progress.

Scott Yoo meets with American composer Augusta Read Thomas to discuss the first draft of his composition, and with her help, gets out of his creative rut.

Yo-Yo Ma performs a section of Arvo Pärt's "Spiegel im Spiegel," with images provided by the James Webb telescope.

Yo-Yo Ma, Dr. Richard Kogan and Lynn Chang discuss meeting each other at Harvard University, and how they have maintained their friendship after 50 years.

Explore how virtuosos become maestros and discover their guiding principles through host Scott Yoo’s long friendships with Grammy winner Yo-Yo Ma, pianist Richard Kogan and violinist Lynn Chang.

Host Scott Yoo meets with the great-great-great grandson of Niccolò Paganini to discuss the famed virtuoso's life.

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.

Follow Scott Yoo as he goes behind the scenes of Cirque du Soleil for a session with the circus' music director, Aaron Guidry.

Rising violinist Chloe Chua takes Scott Yoo through her practice routine, and then shows him how to do TwoSet Violin's Ling Ling workout.