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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Lea Salonga in Concert Preview
S48 E9 - 30s
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.
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Fiddler: A Miracle of Miracles Preview
S48 E7 - 30s
Fiddler: A Miracle of Miracles is the first in-depth documentary that chronicles the story of the international Broadway blockbuster "Fiddler on the Roof" – exploring the unexpected richness of its themes as well as its vast reach across time and cultures.
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Sheldon Harnick on "Fiddler on the Roof"
S48 E7 - 2m 23s
Sheldon Harnick, the lyricist of "Fiddler on the Roof," discusses how he fell in love with the writings of Sholem Aleichem and how they went about creating the play.
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Three Broadway Greats Speak About "Fiddler"
S48 E7 - 2m 17s
Lin-Manuel Miranda, Hal Prince, and Joseph Stein speak about the process of working on the classic musical, "Fiddler on the Roof."
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The Origins of "Tradition"
S48 E7 - 2m 7s
Jerry Bock, Sheldon Harnick, Austin Pendleton, and Hal Prince speak about the choreography, staging, and origins of the classic opening number, "Tradition."
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Chaim Topol in "Fiddler on the Roof"
S48 E7 - 2m 54s
Chaim Topol and the creative team of Fiddler on the Roof discuss the role of Tevye.
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James Corden's Argument with Himself
S48 E6 - 2m 2s
Francis Henshall (James Corden) has an argument with himself about balancing his two jobs, which is especially difficult when both are secrets.
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Broadway's Best 2020
S48 E6 - 30s
Join us for four nights of acclaimed Broadway productions: "One Man, Two Guvnors," "Fiddler: A Miracle of Miracles," "Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn," and "Lea Salonga In Concert."
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One Man, Two Guvnors Preview
S48 E6 - 30s
Featuring a Tony Award-winning performance by CBS Late Late Show host James Corden, the hilarious West End and Broadway hit One Man, Two Guvnors by playwright Richard Bean delighted critics and audiences alike during its West End and Broadway productions in 2011 and 2012.
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One Lunch, Two Guvnors
S48 E6 - 1m 18s
Francis Henshall (James Corden) attempts to serve lunch to both of his guvnors at the same time, which inevitably ends in a food fight.
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James Corden on "One Man, Two Guvnors"
S48 E6 - 1m
James Corden, who plays the confused but sweet Francis Henshall, speaks on how "One Man, Two Guvnors" transformed his career.
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"Time After Time"
S48 E5 - 2m 17s
Watch Cyndi Lauper give a heartfelt tribute to Ken Ehrlich with her performance of "Time After Time."
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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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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