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The Magic of Spirituals

The Magic of Spirituals

Season 50 Episode 9
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Remember This

Remember This

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Now Hear This “Piazzolla’s History with Tango”

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Now Hear This “Schumann: Genius and Madness”

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Now Hear This “Andy Akiho Found (his) Sound”

Now Hear This “Andy Akiho Found (his) Sound”

Season 50 Episode 15
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Now Hear This “Albéniz: Portraits of Spain”

Now Hear This “Albéniz: Portraits of Spain”

Season 50 Episode 16
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Richard III

Richard III

Season 50 Episode 19
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Leonard Bernstein's Kaddish Symphony

Leonard Bernstein's Kaddish Symphony

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New York City Ballet in Madrid

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Message In A Bottle

Message In A Bottle

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Making Shakespeare: The First Folio

Making Shakespeare: The First Folio

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The LA Phil Celebrates Frank Gehry

The LA Phil Celebrates Frank Gehry

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Romeo & Juliet

Season 48 Episode 17

This stylized film of Shakespeare’s masterpiece from the National Theatre celebrates the theatrical imagination. In this contemporary retelling, a company of actors in a shuttered theater bring to life the tale of two young lovers who strive to transcend a world of violence and hate. Josh O’Connor and Jessie Buckley star as Shakespeare’s immortal star-crossed lovers.

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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.
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Season 51 Episode 14
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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.
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.
Everything Streaming Now
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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.
Richard III
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Season 50 Episode 19
Richard III
Experience Shakespeare’s tragedy recorded from Central Park starring Danai Gurira.
Now Hear This “Albéniz: Portraits of Spain”
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Season 50 Episode 16
Now Hear This “Albéniz: Portraits of Spain”
Discover the inspirations Spain provided composer Isaac Albéniz with host Scott Yoo.
Now Hear This “Andy Akiho Found (his) Sound”
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Season 50 Episode 15
Now Hear This “Andy Akiho Found (his) Sound”
Experience the creation of music from this Japanese American composer with host Scott Yoo.
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