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Now Hear This "Barrios: Chopin of the Guitar" Preview

Explore Agustin Barrios’ journey from rural Paraguay to global recognition as a guitar composer. Despite facing rejection and personal struggles, his innovative compositions and passion for Latin American folk music made him a 20th-century icon.

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Great Performances at the Met: La Rondine
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1:54:27
Puccini’s love story stars soprano Angel Blue as the French courtesan Magda.
Rodgers & Hammerstein's 80th Anniversary
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1:55:25
Features an all-star cast at London’s Theatre Royal Drury Lane.
Purlie Victorious
1:45:24
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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1:22:24
Audra McDonald performs a repertoire of classic Broadway songs at the London Palladium.
Hamlet
2:33:19
Experience this Shakespearean classic directed by Tony Award winner Kenny Leon.
Now Hear This “The Composer is Yoo”
54:24
Follow host Scott Yoo’s journey to compose a piece of music for the first time.
Now Hear This “Old Friends”
53:54
Explore how virtuosos become maestros, featuring Yo-Yo Ma, Lynn Chang and more.
Now Hear This “Virtuosos”
53:24
Explore the work of two legendary virtuosos, Niccolò Paganini and Robert Johnson.
Now Hear This “Rising Stars”
53:54
Visit Julliard Pre-College with Scott Yoo to play with some of tomorrow’s virtuosos.
George Jones: Still Playin’ Possum
1:24:25
Honor one of the most beloved stars in country music history.
Frank Gehry Dies at 96
The LA Phil Celebrates Frank Gehry
1:24:55
Celebrate 20 years at Walt Disney Concert Hall with the LA Phil.
Making Shakespeare: The First Folio
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1:53:59
Celebrate the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s First Folio.
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