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Émigré: A Musical Drama with the NY Phil

Season 52 Episode 1

Enjoy this semi-staged oratorio with the New York Philharmonic and an international cast telling the story of Jewish refugees in World War II Shanghai set to music by Aaron Zigman with lyrics by Mark Campbell and additional lyrics by Brock Walsh.

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Follow host Scott Yoo’s journey to compose a piece of music for the first time.
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Season 51 Episode 11
George Jones: Still Playin’ Possum
Honor one of the most beloved stars in country music history.
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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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Making Shakespeare: The First Folio
Celebrate the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s First Folio.
Message In A Bottle
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Message In A Bottle
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New York City Ballet presents an evening of works by George Balanchine and Justin Peck.
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Leonard Bernstein's Kaddish Symphony
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