Back to Show
Watch Preview
Great Performances
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.
Support Provided By

Unlock with PBS Passport
54:25
Glimpse behind the curtain at Kathleen Battle and Jessye Norman’s famed concert.

1:22:25
Celebrate with a performance of Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy” led by Jaap van Zweden.

Unlock with PBS Passport
2:18:45
Watch an adaption of the hit film where suspicion comes to a head at a Catholic school.