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Making Shakespeare: The First Folio

Making Shakespeare: The First Folio

Season 51 Episode 7
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The Magic of Grace Bumbry

The Magic of Grace Bumbry

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Tiler Peck: Suspending Time

Tiler Peck: Suspending Time

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Twelfth Night

Twelfth Night

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Nutcracker from English National Ballet

Nutcracker from English National Ballet

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Season 53 Episode 7
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Samara Joy at Royal Albert Hall

Samara Joy at Royal Albert Hall

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Creating The Escapist in the Kavalier & Clay Opera

Creating The Escapist in the Kavalier & Clay Opera

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

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

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Samara Joy performs "Day By Day"

Samara Joy performs "Day By Day"

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Samara Joy Performs "Beware My Heart"

Samara Joy Performs "Beware My Heart"

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Making Shakespeare: The First Folio Preview

Celebrate the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s First Folio, which saved 18 plays from being lost. Tracing the First Folio’s story, the film also spotlights how New York City’s Public Theater presents Shakespeare’s work for today’s audiences.
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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”
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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”
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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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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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1:53:59
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.
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.
Leonard Bernstein's Kaddish Symphony
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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.
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