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S50E14
Now Hear This “Schumann: Genius and Madness”
April 14, 2023
Visit Scotland, Germany and France with host Scott Yoo as he investigates the connection between Robert Schumann’s bipolar disorder and creative genius via experts, musical performances and examining the work of other artists outside world of music.
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2025 Season
Andrea Bocelli 30th – The Celebration Preview
S52E7
Experience the world-renowned Italian tenor’s 30th anniversary concert.
Taking Note - Julian Rhee
February 26, 2025
A profile of violinist Julian Rhee, winner of a 2024 Avery Fisher Career Grant Award.
Movies for Grownups® Awards 2025 with AARP The Magazine
S52E6
AARP’s Movies for Grownups hosted by Alan Cumming.
2024 Season
Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night Concert 2024 Preview
S51E26
Enjoy this annual concert featuring Andris Nelsons as guest conductor with Lise Davidsen as...
Purlie Victorious
S51E21
The comedic play tells the story of a Black preacher’s scheme to reclaim his inheritance....
Audra McDonald at the London Palladium
S51E20
Audra McDonald performs a repertoire of classic Broadway songs at the London Palladium.
2023 Season
Making Shakespeare: The First Folio Preview
S51E7
Celebrate the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s First Folio.
New York City Ballet in Madrid
S51E3
New York City Ballet presents an evening of works by George Balanchine and Justin Peck.
Leonard Bernstein's Kaddish Symphony
S50E23
Great Performances presents Leonard Bernstein’s Kaddish symphony.
Now Hear This
Now Hear This "The Composer is Yoo" Preview
S51E17
Follow host Scott Yoo’s journey to compose a piece of music for the first time.
Now Hear This “Old Friends”
S51E16
Explore how virtuosos become maestros, featuring Yo-Yo Ma, Lynn Chang and more.
Now Hear This “Virtuosos”
S51E15
Explore the work of two legendary virtuosos, Niccolò Paganini and Robert Johnson.
Episode Archive
Great Performances: Anything Goes
S49E27
Enjoy Cole Porter’s classic musical led by Tony winner Sutton Foster.
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