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Now Hear This "Barrios: Chopin of the Guitar"
Season 52
Episode 14
Explore Agustin Barrios’ journey from rural Paraguay to global recognition as a guitar composer. Despite facing rejection and personal struggles, his innovative compositions and passion for Latin American folk music made him a 20th-century icon.
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Follow host Scott Yoo’s journey to compose a piece of music for the first time.
53:54
Explore how virtuosos become maestros, featuring Yo-Yo Ma, Lynn Chang and more.
53:24
Explore the work of two legendary virtuosos, Niccolò Paganini and Robert Johnson.
53:54
Visit Julliard Pre-College with Scott Yoo to play with some of tomorrow’s virtuosos.
1:24:45
New York City Ballet presents an evening of works by George Balanchine and Justin Peck.
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49:07
Great Performances presents Leonard Bernstein’s Kaddish symphony.
54:25
Discover the inspirations Spain provided composer Isaac Albéniz with host Scott Yoo.