Now Hear This “Old Friends”
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.
Extras + Features
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Sonya Yoncheva Sings “Hymne à l’amour.”
S48 E31 - 1m 55s
Sonya Yoncheva sings Marguerite Monnot and Édith Piaf’s “Hymne à l’amour," accompanied by Julien Quentin from the Schussenried Cloister in Germany.
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Sonya Yoncheva in Concert Preview
S48 E31 - 30s
Enjoy the talent of Bulgarian soprano Sonya Yoncheva as she performs arias by Verdi, Puccini and more from the Baroque Library in Schussenried Cloister in southwest Germany accompanied by Julien Quentin on piano.
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Vienna Summer Night Concert 2021 Preview
S48 E30 - 30s
Enjoy the Vienna Philharmonic’s annual summer night concert with pianist Igor Levit under the direction of guest conductor Daniel Harding at Austria’s Schönbrunn Palace.
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Vienna Philharmonic Performs Bernstein's "Somewhere."
S48 E30 - 3m 45s
The Vienna Philharmonic Performs Leonard Bernstein's "Somewhere" from "Symphonic Dances from West Side Story." This second dance within the series imagines a happier, fantasy world in which the two teenage gangs can live united in friendship.
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"I Think An Empty Theatre is Exciting"
S48 E29 - 4m 26s
Broadway stars such as Carol Burnett, Robert Morse, Robert Redford and Elaine Stritch reminisce about what it was like to arrive to the theatre before their audiences in Rick McKay's "Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age."
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Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age Preview
S48 E29 - 32s
Explore the world of Broadway from 1959 through the early 1980s as recounted by the Broadway stars who lived through it. Written, directed and produced by the late filmmaker Rick McKay and hosted by two-time Tony Award nominee Jonathan Groff, the new documentary is the long-awaited sequel to McKay’s award-winning 2003 film "Broadway: The Golden Age – By the Legends Who Were There."
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Carol Burnett Meets George Abbott
S48 E29 - 4m 50s
As a student, Carol Burnett predicted she would move to New York City and work with George Abbott. Watch as she remembers how losing out on one role led to her being cast in "Once Upon A Mattress," and meeting the famed director.
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Diana Damrau and Joseph Calleja in Concert Preview
S48 E28 - 30s
Met Opera Stars Diana Damrau and Joseph Calleja perform works by Verdi, Bizet, Rossini and more from the Royal Palace of Caserta in Italy, accompanied by Vincenzo Scalera on piano. Soprano Angel Blue hosts.
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Diana Damrau & Joseph Calleja Perform Excerpts from "Tosca"
S48 E28 - 3m 28s
Soprano Diana Damrau and tenor Joseph Calleja perform "Non ti scordar di me" by Ernesto De Curtis and excerpts from Puccini's "Tosca" from the Royal Palace of Caserta.
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Roots of Latin Jazz Preview
S48 E27 - 31s
Celebrate the rhythms of Latin music with the Raices Jazz Orchestra and performances by GRAMMY-winning artists including Richard Bona and Anaadi. Hosted by Sheila E. A co-presentation of Great Performances and Latino Public Broadcasting’s VOCES.
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Anaadi Performs "Mas Que Nada"
S48 E27 - 5m 1s
Anaadi and the Raíces Jazz Orchestra perform Jorge Ben's classic from his debut album "Samba Esquema Novo," called "Mas Que Nada."
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Sheila E. Jams with the Raíces Jazz Orchestra
S48 E27 - 46s
Sheila E. and the Raíces Jazz Orchestra come together for this once in a lifetime jam, featuring musicians from across the United States and Cuba.
Schedule
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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. -
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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. -
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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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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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Great Performances
The Composer Is Yoo
Friday
May 3
1 Hour
Scott Yoo's journey composing a piece of music for the first time; Yoo revisits his heritage in search of ideas, performs landmark pieces and tests his work in progress. -
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Great Performances
The Composer Is Yoo
Friday
May 3
1 Hour
Scott Yoo's journey composing a piece of music for the first time; Yoo revisits his heritage in search of ideas, performs landmark pieces and tests his work in progress. -
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Great Performances
The Composer Is Yoo
Saturday
May 4
1 Hour
Scott Yoo's journey composing a piece of music for the first time; Yoo revisits his heritage in search of ideas, performs landmark pieces and tests his work in progress. -
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Great Performances
The Composer Is Yoo
Sunday
May 5
1 Hour
Scott Yoo's journey composing a piece of music for the first time; Yoo revisits his heritage in search of ideas, performs landmark pieces and tests his work in progress. -
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Great Performances
Hamlet
Friday
May 10
3 Hours
A present-day take on Shakespeare's "Hamlet" features Ato Blankson-Wood in the title role and Solea Pfeiffer as Ophelia. -
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Great Performances
Hamlet
Friday
May 10
3 Hours
A present-day take on Shakespeare's "Hamlet" features Ato Blankson-Wood in the title role and Solea Pfeiffer as Ophelia. -
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Great Performances
Hamlet
Saturday
May 11
3 Hours
A present-day take on Shakespeare's "Hamlet" features Ato Blankson-Wood in the title role and Solea Pfeiffer as Ophelia. -
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Great Performances
Hamlet
Saturday
May 11
3 Hours
A present-day take on Shakespeare's "Hamlet" features Ato Blankson-Wood in the title role and Solea Pfeiffer as Ophelia. -
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Great Performances
Hamlet
Sunday
May 12
3 Hours
A present-day take on Shakespeare's "Hamlet" features Ato Blankson-Wood in the title role and Solea Pfeiffer as Ophelia.
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