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Nadine Sierra performs "Ah! non credea mirarti."

Nadine Sierra performs "Ah! non credea mirarti."

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The First Recording of Scott Joplin's "The Entertainer"

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West African Instruments in "Treemonisha"

West African Instruments in "Treemonisha"

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Turkish Court Music and the Kanun

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How Does a Turkish Ney Get Created?

How Does a Turkish Ney Get Created?

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An Icelandic Musical Instrument Made from Driftwood

An Icelandic Musical Instrument Made from Driftwood

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Icelandic Percussion Instruments in "Hekla" by Jón Leifs

Icelandic Percussion Instruments in "Hekla" by Jón Leifs

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Josh Groban Performs "Sweeney Todd" & "Into the Woods" Sondheim Mash-Up

Josh Groban Performs "Sweeney Todd" & "Into the Woods" Sondheim Mash-Up

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"Wait My Turn" from Suffs on Broadway

"Wait My Turn" from Suffs on Broadway

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"Fire & Tea" from Suffs on Broadway

"Fire & Tea" from Suffs on Broadway

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Josh Groban performs "Brucia la Terra" from "The Godfather Part III"

Josh Groban performs "Brucia la Terra" from "The Godfather Part III"

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Meet the Real Suffragists Who Inspired Suffs

Meet the Real Suffragists Who Inspired Suffs

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The Story of Clara Schumann and Johannes Brahms

Elisabeth Brauss and Scott Yoo discuss the relationship between Clara Schumann and Johannes Brahms.
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Season 51 Episode 16
Now Hear This “Old Friends”
Explore how virtuosos become maestros, featuring Yo-Yo Ma, Lynn Chang and more.
Now Hear This “Virtuosos”
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Season 51 Episode 15
Now Hear This “Virtuosos”
Explore the work of two legendary virtuosos, Niccolò Paganini and Robert Johnson.
Now Hear This “Rising Stars”
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Season 51 Episode 14
Now Hear This “Rising Stars”
Visit Julliard Pre-College with Scott Yoo to play with some of tomorrow’s virtuosos.
George Jones: Still Playin’ Possum
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Season 51 Episode 11
George Jones: Still Playin’ Possum
Honor one of the most beloved stars in country music history.
Frank Gehry Dies at 96
The LA Phil Celebrates Frank Gehry
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Season 51 Episode 10
The LA Phil Celebrates Frank Gehry
Celebrate 20 years at Walt Disney Concert Hall with the LA Phil.
Making Shakespeare: The First Folio
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Season 51 Episode 7
Making Shakespeare: The First Folio
Celebrate the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s First Folio.
Message In A Bottle
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Season 51 Episode 4
Message In A Bottle
Experience Kate Prince’s dance and theater show set to the songs of Sting.
New York City Ballet in Madrid
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Season 51 Episode 3
New York City Ballet in Madrid
New York City Ballet presents an evening of works by George Balanchine and Justin Peck.
Leonard Bernstein's Kaddish Symphony
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Season 50 Episode 23
Leonard Bernstein's Kaddish Symphony
Great Performances presents Leonard Bernstein’s Kaddish symphony.
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Season 47 Episode 24
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Enjoy a close look at Texas governor Ann Richards in this play starring Holland Taylor.
Doubt from the Minnesota Opera
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Season 46 Episode 14
Doubt from the Minnesota Opera
Watch an adaption of the hit film where suspicion comes to a head at a Catholic school.
Havana Time Machine
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Season 45 Episode 1
Havana Time Machine
An encore of "Havana Time Machine" in tribute to the late Raul Malo, lead singer of the Mavericks.
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