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The Magic of Grace Bumbry

The Magic of Grace Bumbry

Season 53 Episode 1
53:55
Tiler Peck: Suspending Time

Tiler Peck: Suspending Time

Season 53 Episode 3
54:55
Twelfth Night

Twelfth Night

Season 53 Episode 4
1:52:43
Nutcracker from English National Ballet

Nutcracker from English National Ballet

Season 53 Episode 5
1:22:59
Everything Streaming Now

From Vienna: The New Year’s Celebration 2026

Season 53 Episode 6
1:25:09
Movies for Grownups® Awards

Movies for Grownups® Awards 2026 with AARP

Season 53 Episode 7
1:54:25
Samara Joy at Royal Albert Hall

Samara Joy at Royal Albert Hall

Season 53 Episode 8
54:45
The Story of Clara Schumann and Johannes Brahms

The Story of Clara Schumann and Johannes Brahms

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5:32
Creating The Escapist in the Kavalier & Clay Opera

Creating The Escapist in the Kavalier & Clay Opera

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1:36
“Dunque è proprio finita!” from "La Bohème"

“Dunque è proprio finita!” from "La Bohème"

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1:10
Samara Joy performs "Day By Day"

Samara Joy performs "Day By Day"

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3:00
Samara Joy Performs "Beware My Heart"

Samara Joy Performs "Beware My Heart"

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Great Performances

From Vienna: The New Year’s Celebration 2026 (Preview)

The famed Vienna Philharmonic rings in the New Year with its annual concert from Vienna's Musikverein conducted for the first time by Yannick Nézet-Séguin with performances by the Vienna State Ballet and location segments hosted by Hugh Bonneville.
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Black History Month on Great Performances
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Season 51 Episode 21
Purlie Victorious
The comedic play tells the story of a Black preacher’s scheme to reclaim his inheritance.
Audra McDonald at the London Palladium
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Season 51 Episode 20
Audra McDonald at the London Palladium
Audra McDonald performs a repertoire of classic Broadway songs at the London Palladium.
Go Public!
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Season 51 Episode 19
Hamlet
Experience this Shakespearean classic directed by Tony Award winner Kenny Leon.
Now Hear This “The Composer is Yoo”
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Season 51 Episode 17
Now Hear This “The Composer is Yoo”
Follow host Scott Yoo’s journey to compose a piece of music for the first time.
Now Hear This “Old Friends”
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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”
53:24
Season 51 Episode 15
Now Hear This “Virtuosos”
Explore the work of two legendary virtuosos, Niccolò Paganini and Robert Johnson.
Now Hear This “Rising Stars”
53:54
Season 51 Episode 14
Now Hear This “Rising Stars”
Visit Julliard Pre-College with Scott Yoo to play with some of tomorrow’s virtuosos.
George Jones: Still Playin’ Possum
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1:24:25
Season 51 Episode 11
George Jones: Still Playin’ Possum
Honor one of the most beloved stars in country music history.
Frank Gehry Dies at 96
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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1:25:25
Season 51 Episode 4
Message In A Bottle
Experience Kate Prince’s dance and theater show set to the songs of Sting.
New York City Ballet in Madrid
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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.
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