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.
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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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The Making of Romeo and Juliet: Beyond Words
S48 E1 - 18m 51s
Learn about Romeo and Juliet by the BalletBoyz, the award-winning team of Michael Nunn and William Trevitt. This romantic classic is vividly recreated on atmospheric studio sets in Budapest, combining inventive cinematography and dynamic choreography.
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Romeo & Juliet's Romantic Rendezvous
S48 E1 - 2m 47s
Romeo (William Bracewell) beckons Juliet (Francesca Hayward) down from her balcony and they share a romantic dance together.
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Romeo & Juliet's Secret Dance
S48 E1 - 2m 14s
Romeo (William Bracewell) and Juliet (Francesca Hayward) share a secret dance at the party until Tybalt (Matthew Ball) interrupts.
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Romeo and Juliet Preview
S48 E1 - 30s
Experience a ballet of Shakespeare’s classic from choreographer Kenneth MacMillan performed by dancers from The Royal Ballet set to a score by Russian composer Sergei Prokofiev filmed on atmospheric locations throughout Budapest.
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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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