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Great Performances
Now Hear This “Vivaldi: Something Completely Different”
Season 47
Episode 1
Scott Yoo crosses Northern Italy, chasing the story of one of the most recorded pieces of music in the world, Vivaldi’s “The Four Seasons,” and discovers how the composer merged religious melodies, opera and a new level of violin playing to launch a new era of music.
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Explore the work of two legendary virtuosos, Niccolò Paganini and Robert Johnson.
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Visit Julliard Pre-College with Scott Yoo to play with some of tomorrow’s virtuosos.
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