Now Hear This “Virtuosos”
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.
Episodes
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Roots of Latin Jazz
S48 E27 - 53m 25s
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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The Arts Interrupted
S48 E20 - 52m 55s
Take an inside look at how arts organizations nationwide are surviving the pandemic and how they are maturing during the country’s reckoning with systemic racism, featuring interviews with artists and performances made during lockdown.
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Uncle Vanya
S48 E18 - 2h 24m
Tony Award nominee Conor McPherson breathes new life into Anton Chekhov’s masterpiece with his acclaimed adaptation of the drama, portraying life at the turn of the 20th century filled with tumultuous frustration, dark humor and hidden passions.
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Romeo & Juliet
S48 E17 - 1h 34m
This stylized film of Shakespeare’s masterpiece from the National Theatre celebrates the theatrical imagination. In this contemporary retelling, a company of actors in a shuttered theater bring to life the tale of two young lovers who strive to transcend a world of violence and hate. Josh O’Connor and Jessie Buckley star as Shakespeare’s immortal star-crossed lovers.
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Lea Salonga in Concert
S48 E9 - 55m 25s
Captured in peak performance with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, Tony Award-winner Lea Salonga performs the beloved songs she made famous throughout her Broadway career, as well as her signature songs from the animated movie blockbusters “Aladdin” and “Mulan” from the Sydney Opera House.
Extras + Features
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GP at the Met: Aleksandra Kurzak & Roberto Alagna in Concert
S48 E21 - 30s
Recorded in August, the married tenor and soprano duo perform arias and duets from the Château de la Chèvre d’Or perched on a cliff in the South of France. selections performed include the love duet from “Madama Butterfly,” the hilarious “Caro elisir” from “L’Elisir d’Amore,” and the Mexican favorite “Cielito Lindo.”
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Renée Fleming & Vanessa Williams Perform Together
S48 E20 - 2m 41s
Watch Renée Fleming and Vanessa Williams Perform "What the World Needs Now Is Love" at the Kennedy Center Opera House in Washington D.C.
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Michigan Opera Theatre & Ballet X's Innovative Performances
S48 E20 - 2m 55s
Learn how Michigan Opera Theatre put on a socially distanced opera and Philadelphia's Ballet X created an innovative performance featuring animation.
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The Arts Interrupted Preview
S48 E20 - 30s
Take an inside look at how arts organizations nationwide are surviving the pandemic and how they are maturing during the country’s reckoning with systemic racism, featuring interviews with artists and performances made during lockdown.
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Lise Davidsen Sings Strauss & Verdi
S48 E19 - 2m 47s
Soprano Lise Davidsen sings Strauss’s “Morgen!” and an aria from Verdi’s "Un Ballo in Maschera" from Oslo’s Oscarshall Palace.
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Great Performances at the Met: Lise Davidsen in Concert
S48 E19 - 30s
The soprano performs arias and songs that brought her success around the world including selections from Wagner’s “Tannhäuser,” Strauss’ “Ariadne auf Naxos,” Puccini’s “Manon Lescaut” and more from Oslo’s Oscarshall Palace in Norway.
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Richard Armitage and Rosalind Eleazar in "Uncle Vanya"
S48 E18 - 3m 13s
Dr. Astrov (Richard Armitage) and Yelena (Rosalind Eleazar) say their emotional and lovesick goodbyes.
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Uncle Vanya Preview
S48 E18 - 31s
Tony Award nominee Conor McPherson breathes new life into Anton Chekhov’s masterpiece with his acclaimed adaptation of the drama, portraying life at the turn of the 20th century filled with tumultuous frustration, dark humor and hidden passions.
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Vanya's Tirade
S48 E18 - 2m 13s
Vanya (Toby Jones) and the rest of the family discuss the fate of their estate as everyone is about to set out on their own paths.
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The Making of "Romeo & Juliet"
S48 E17 - 4m 2s
Learn how the National Theatre and director Simon Godwin transformed "Romeo & Juliet" from a play to a film due to COVID-19 restrictions.
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Romeo & Juliet's Intimate Moment
S48 E17 - 3m 4s
Romeo (Josh O'Connor) and Juliet (Jessie Buckley) share an intimate moment at the masquerade ball, which ends in heartache when it is revealed they are not of the same house.
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Romeo & Juliet Extended Preview
S48 E17 - 1m 33s
This stylized film of Shakespeare’s masterpiece from the National Theatre celebrates the theatrical imagination. In this contemporary retelling, a company of actors in a shuttered theater bring to life the tale of two young lovers who strive to transcend a world of violence and hate. Josh O’Connor and Jessie Buckley star as Shakespeare’s immortal star-crossed lovers.
Schedule
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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. -
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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. -
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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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