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Now Hear This “Rising Stars”

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.

Episodes

  • 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.

  • George Jones: Still Playin’ Possum: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    George Jones: Still Playin’ Possum

    S51 E11 - 1h 24m

    Honor one of the most beloved stars in country music history with this all-star tribute concert featuring Brad Paisley, Dierks Bentley, Wynonna, Jelly Roll, Tanya Tucker, Travis Tritt, Lorrie Morgan, Justin Moore, Trace Adkins and more.

  • The LA Phil Celebrates Frank Gehry: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The LA Phil Celebrates Frank Gehry

    S51 E10 - 1h 24m

    Celebrate 20 years at Walt Disney Concert Hall with the LA Phil in a tribute to its architect. Led by Gustavo Dudamel, the concert includes a piece composed and conducted by Esa-Pekka Salonen, performances by Herbie Hancock and H.E.R., and more.

  • Making Shakespeare: The First Folio: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Making Shakespeare: The First Folio

    S51 E7 - 1h 53m

    Celebrate the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s First Folio, which saved 18 plays from being lost. Tracing the First Folio’s story, the film also spotlights how New York City’s Public Theater presents Shakespeare’s work for today’s audiences.

  • Message In A Bottle: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Message In A Bottle

    S51 E4 - 1h 25m

    Experience five-time Olivier Award nominee Kate Prince’s dance and theater show set to the songs of 17-time Grammy winner Sting. Telling the story of a migrant family, the show from London’s Sadler's Wells Theatre features a mix of dance styles.

  • New York City Ballet in Madrid: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    New York City Ballet in Madrid

    S51 E3 - 1h 24m

    New York City Ballet presents an evening of works recorded during company’s European tour in spring 2023. Captured in peak performance at Madrid’s Teatro Real, the program features two masterpieces choreographed by NYCB co-founder and original Artistic Director George Balanchine, “Serenade” and “Square Dance.”

Extras + Features

  • Making Shakespeare: The First Folio Preview: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Making Shakespeare: The First Folio Preview

    S51 E7 - 30s

    Celebrate the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s First Folio, which saved 18 plays from being lost. Tracing the First Folio’s story, the film also spotlights how New York City’s Public Theater presents Shakespeare’s work for today’s audiences.

  • "Seventeen Blows" from The Met Opera's "Champion": asset-mezzanine-16x9

    "Seventeen Blows" from The Met Opera's "Champion"

    S51 E5 - 2m 8s

    Ryan Speedo Green as Young Emile Griffith, Eric Owens as Emile Griffith, Latonia Moore as Emelda Griffith, and Eric Greene as Benny “Kid” Paret perform "Seventeen Blows" from Terence Blanchard's "Champion."

  • Great Performances at the Met: Champion Preview: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Great Performances at the Met: Champion Preview

    S51 E5 - 30s

    Six-time Grammy Award–winning composer Terence Blanchard returns to the Met with an opera based on the true story of boxer Emile Griffith, who rose from obscurity to become a world champion despite being a closeted bisexual.

  • Sting on "Message In A Bottle": asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Sting on "Message In A Bottle"

    S51 E4 - 1m 15s

    Sting discusses the core messages behind "Message in a Bottle," a new dance program set to some of his most iconic songs, with choreography by Kate Prince.

  • Message In A Bottle Preview: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Message In A Bottle Preview

    S51 E4 - 30s

    Experience five-time Olivier Award nominee Kate Prince’s dance and theater show set to the songs of 17-time Grammy winner Sting. Telling the story of a migrant family, the show from London’s Sadler's Wells Theatre features a mix of dance styles.

  • New York City Ballet in Madrid Preview: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    New York City Ballet in Madrid Preview

    S51 E3 - 30s

    Captured in peak performance at Madrid’s Teatro Real, New York City Ballet performs two masterpieces choreographed by NYCB co-founder and original Artistic Director George Balanchine, “Serenade” and “Square Dance" as well as a piece by current resident choreographer Justin Peck.

Schedule

  • Great Performances: TVSS: Iconic

    Great Performances

    Now Hear This: Virtuosos

    Friday
    Apr 19

    1 Hour

    Exploring the work of Nicolo Paganini and Robert Johnson along with Augustin Hadelich and Keb Mo; Cirque du Soleil acrobats.
  • Great Performances: TVSS: Iconic

    Great Performances

    Now Hear This: Virtuosos

    Friday
    Apr 19

    1 Hour

    Exploring the work of Nicolo Paganini and Robert Johnson along with Augustin Hadelich and Keb Mo; Cirque du Soleil acrobats.
  • Great Performances: TVSS: Iconic

    Great Performances

    Now Hear This: Virtuosos

    Saturday
    Apr 20

    1 Hour

    Exploring the work of Nicolo Paganini and Robert Johnson along with Augustin Hadelich and Keb Mo; Cirque du Soleil acrobats.
  • Great Performances: TVSS: Iconic

    Great Performances

    Now Hear This: Virtuosos

    Saturday
    Apr 20

    1 Hour

    Exploring the work of Nicolo Paganini and Robert Johnson along with Augustin Hadelich and Keb Mo; Cirque du Soleil acrobats.
  • Great Performances: TVSS: Iconic

    Great Performances

    Now Hear This: Virtuosos

    Sunday
    Apr 21

    1 Hour

    Exploring the work of Nicolo Paganini and Robert Johnson along with Augustin Hadelich and Keb Mo; Cirque du Soleil acrobats.
  • Great Performances: TVSS: Iconic

    Great Performances

    Now Hear This: Virtuosos

    Sunday
    Apr 21

    1 Hour

    Exploring the work of Nicolo Paganini and Robert Johnson along with Augustin Hadelich and Keb Mo; Cirque du Soleil acrobats.
  • Great Performances: TVSS: Iconic

    Great Performances

    Now Hear This: Virtuosos

    Monday
    Apr 22

    1 Hour

    Exploring the work of Nicolo Paganini and Robert Johnson along with Augustin Hadelich and Keb Mo; Cirque du Soleil acrobats.
  • Great Performances: TVSS: Iconic

    Great Performances

    Now Hear This: Amy Beach: American Romantic

    Monday
    Apr 22

    1 Hour

    The life and work of American Romantic composer Amy Beach.
  • Great Performances: TVSS: Iconic

    Great Performances

    Now Hear This: Virtuosos

    Monday
    Apr 22

    1 Hour

    Exploring the work of Nicolo Paganini and Robert Johnson along with Augustin Hadelich and Keb Mo; Cirque du Soleil acrobats.
  • Great Performances: TVSS: Iconic

    Great Performances

    Now Hear This: Old Friends

    Friday
    Apr 26

    1 Hour

    Exploring how virtuosos become maestros and their guiding principles through Scott Yoo's friendships with cellist Yo-Yo Ma, pianist Richard Kogan and violinist Lynn Chang.
  • Great Performances: TVSS: Iconic

    Great Performances

    Now Hear This: Old Friends

    Friday
    Apr 26

    1 Hour

    Exploring how virtuosos become maestros and their guiding principles through Scott Yoo's friendships with cellist Yo-Yo Ma, pianist Richard Kogan and violinist Lynn Chang.
  • Great Performances: TVSS: Iconic

    Great Performances

    Now Hear This: Old Friends

    Saturday
    Apr 27

    1 Hour

    Exploring how virtuosos become maestros and their guiding principles through Scott Yoo's friendships with cellist Yo-Yo Ma, pianist Richard Kogan and violinist Lynn Chang.
  • Great Performances: TVSS: Iconic

    Great Performances

    Now Hear This: Old Friends

    Saturday
    Apr 27

    1 Hour

    Exploring how virtuosos become maestros and their guiding principles through Scott Yoo's friendships with cellist Yo-Yo Ma, pianist Richard Kogan and violinist Lynn Chang.
  • Great Performances: TVSS: Iconic

    Great Performances

    Now Hear This: Old Friends

    Monday
    Apr 29

    1 Hour

    Exploring how virtuosos become maestros and their guiding principles through Scott Yoo's friendships with cellist Yo-Yo Ma, pianist Richard Kogan and violinist Lynn Chang.
  • Great Performances: TVSS: Iconic

    Great Performances

    Now Hear This: Old Friends

    Monday
    Apr 29

    1 Hour

    Exploring how virtuosos become maestros and their guiding principles through Scott Yoo's friendships with cellist Yo-Yo Ma, pianist Richard Kogan and violinist Lynn Chang.

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