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Now Hear This “The Composer is Yoo”
Season 51
Episode 17
Follow host Scott Yoo’s journey to compose a piece of music for the first time. Seeking counsel from other composers, Yoo revisits his heritage in search of ideas, performs landmark pieces for inspiration and ultimately tests his work in progress.
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1:44:55
Enjoy this semi-staged oratorio following the story of Jewish refugees in World War II Shanghai.
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2:50:43
Soprano Asmik Grigorian stars as Cio-Cio-San in her Met Opera debut.
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1:54:27
Puccini’s love story stars soprano Angel Blue as the French courtesan Magda.
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1:55:25
Features an all-star cast at London’s Theatre Royal Drury Lane.
1:45:24
The comedic play tells the story of a Black preacher’s scheme to reclaim his inheritance.
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1:22:24
Audra McDonald performs a repertoire of classic Broadway songs at the London Palladium.
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.
