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Great Performances
Behind the Scenes with Cirque du Soleil's Band

Elza van den Heever and Gerhard Siegel in "Salome"
Salome (Elza van den Heever) and Herod (Gerhard Siegel) sing an excerpt from the opera.
Salome (Elza van den Heever) and Herod (Gerhard Siegel) sing an excerpt from the opera.

"Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night Concert 2025" Preview
The beloved annual concert performed by Vienna Philharmonic in Schönbrunn Palace Park.
The beloved annual concert performed by Vienna Philharmonic in Schönbrunn Palace Park.

Piotr Beczała performs "Nessun Dorma"
From the Schönbrunn Palace Park, Piotr Beczała performs "Nessun Dorma."
From the Schönbrunn Palace Park, Piotr Beczała performs "Nessun Dorma."

The Vienna Boys Choir perform "The Elves Song"
The Vienna Boys Choir performs "The Elves Song" from "The Rhine Nixies."
The Vienna Boys Choir performs "The Elves Song" from "The Rhine Nixies."

Great Performances at the Met: Champion Preview
An opera based on the true story of boxer Emile Griffith.
An opera based on the true story of boxer Emile Griffith.

GP at the Met: Giulio Cesare
David Daniels and Natalie Dessay star in this innovative production of the Handel opera.
David Daniels and Natalie Dessay star in this innovative production of the Handel opera.

Message In A Bottle Preview
Experience Kate Prince’s dance and theater show set to the songs of Sting.
Experience Kate Prince’s dance and theater show set to the songs of Sting.

GP at the Met: "The Nose"
Shostakovich’s dark comedy "The Nose" stars Tony Award winner Paulo Szot.
Shostakovich’s dark comedy "The Nose" stars Tony Award winner Paulo Szot.

Mark Morris Dance Group: L'Allegro
Mark Morris’s signature work set to Handel and Milton is on television for the first time.
Mark Morris’s signature work set to Handel and Milton is on television for the first time.

Barrymore - Trailer
Christopher Plummer plays actor John Barrymore in this film adaptation of the play.
Christopher Plummer plays actor John Barrymore in this film adaptation of the play.

New York City Ballet in Madrid Preview
New York City Ballet presents an evening of works by George Balanchine and Justin Peck.
New York City Ballet presents an evening of works by George Balanchine and Justin Peck.

Young Men - Preview
Young Men is a WWI-inspired feature-length dance film commemorating that war's centennial.
Young Men is a WWI-inspired feature-length dance film commemorating that war's centennial.

Making Shakespeare: The First Folio Preview
Celebrate the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s First Folio.
Celebrate the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s First Folio.

GP at the Met: Tannhäuser
Johan Botha, Eva-Maria Westbroek, Michelle DeYoung, Peter Mattei star; Levine conducts.
Johan Botha, Eva-Maria Westbroek, Michelle DeYoung, Peter Mattei star; Levine conducts.

From Vienna: The New Year’s Celebration 2024 Preview
Celebrate the New Year with waltzes by Strauss and more.
Celebrate the New Year with waltzes by Strauss and more.

Great Performances at the Met: Dead Man Walking Preview
Experience Ivo van Hove’s production of composer Jake Heggie’s opera in its Met premiere.
Experience Ivo van Hove’s production of composer Jake Heggie’s opera in its Met premiere.

Herbie Hancock performs "Maiden Voyage"
Herbie Hancock performs his song "Maiden Voyage"
Herbie Hancock performs his song "Maiden Voyage"

George Jones: Still Playin’ Possum Preview
Honor one of the most beloved stars in country music history.
Honor one of the most beloved stars in country music history.

The LA Phil Celebrates Frank Gehry Preview
Celebrate 20 years at Walt Disney Concert Hall with a musical tribute to its architect.
Celebrate 20 years at Walt Disney Concert Hall with a musical tribute to its architect.

X: The Life and Times of Malcolm X Preview
Experience Anthony Davis’s groundbreaking opera directed by Tony nominee Robert O’Hara.
Experience Anthony Davis’s groundbreaking opera directed by Tony nominee Robert O’Hara.

Will Liverman Performs as Malcolm X
Will Liverman performs as Malcolm X in this act II aria.
Will Liverman performs as Malcolm X in this act II aria.

Brad Paisley Performs "He Stopped Loving Her Today"
Country singer Brad Paisley performs "He Stopped Loving Her Today."
Country singer Brad Paisley performs "He Stopped Loving Her Today."

Chita Rivera performs "All That Jazz"
Chita Rivera performs "All That Jazz" at the Great Performances gala.
Chita Rivera performs "All That Jazz" at the Great Performances gala.

Joyce DiDonato and Ryan McKinny in "Dead Man Walking"
Joyce DiDonato and Ryan McKinny perform the Act II aria.
Joyce DiDonato and Ryan McKinny perform the Act II aria.

Wynonna, Dierks Bentley and More on Country Music on PBS
Jelly Roll, Wynonna Judd and Dierks Bentley discuss the legacy of country music.
Jelly Roll, Wynonna Judd and Dierks Bentley discuss the legacy of country music.

Wynonna Judd and Jamey Johnson perform "Golden Ring"
Country singers Wynonna Judd and Jamey Johnson perform George Jones' "Golden Ring."
Country singers Wynonna Judd and Jamey Johnson perform George Jones' "Golden Ring."

Joyce DiDonato's Act II Aria
Agrippina pleads with the Gods for Nero to take the throne.
Agrippina pleads with the Gods for Nero to take the throne.

The Legacy of George Jones with Wynonna & Jelly Roll
Jelly Roll and Wynonna discuss their first memories of George Jones.
Jelly Roll and Wynonna discuss their first memories of George Jones.

GMET: Florencia en el Amazonas Preview
A diva returns to South America to perform at Manaus—and to search for her lost lover.
A diva returns to South America to perform at Manaus—and to search for her lost lover.

Chloe Chua & Scott Yoo Perform the Ling Ling Violin Workout
Violinist Chloe Chua takes Scott Yoo through the Ling Ling Violin Workout.
Violinist Chloe Chua takes Scott Yoo through the Ling Ling Violin Workout.

Ailyn Pérez in "Florencia en el Amazonas"
Ailyn Pérez performs an excerpt from “Buenos días. Despierta usted temprano.”
Ailyn Pérez performs an excerpt from “Buenos días. Despierta usted temprano.”

Jelly Roll Performs "Bartender's Blues"
Rapper and singer Jelly Roll performs "Bartender's Blues."
Rapper and singer Jelly Roll performs "Bartender's Blues."

Now Hear This "Virtuosos" Preview
Explore the work of two legendary virtuosos, Niccolò Paganini and Robert Johnson.
Explore the work of two legendary virtuosos, Niccolò Paganini and Robert Johnson.

Scott Yoo Meets With Augusta Read Thomas About Composing
Scott Yoo meets with composer Augusta Read Thomas to get out of a creative rut.
Scott Yoo meets with composer Augusta Read Thomas to get out of a creative rut.

Yumi Kurosawa Performs "Lucky Stars" on the Koto
Koto player Yumi Kurosawa performs her piece "Lucky Stars."
Koto player Yumi Kurosawa performs her piece "Lucky Stars."

Now Hear This "Rising Stars" Preview
Visit Juilliard Pre-College with Scott Yoo to play with some of tomorrow’s virtuosos.
Visit Juilliard Pre-College with Scott Yoo to play with some of tomorrow’s virtuosos.

Niccolò Paganini Descendent Debunks Family Rumors
Scott Yoo meets with a descendent of Paganini to discuss the virtuoso's life.
Scott Yoo meets with a descendent of Paganini to discuss the virtuoso's life.

Nine-year-old Wilson Liu Performs Prokofiev's Prelude
Nine-year-old pianist Wilson Liu performs Prokofiev's Prelude Op. 12, No. 7.
Nine-year-old pianist Wilson Liu performs Prokofiev's Prelude Op. 12, No. 7.

Yo-Yo Ma Performs "Spiegel im Spiegel"
Yo-Yo Ma performs Arvo Pärt's "Spiegel im Spiegel, with images by the James Webb telescope
Yo-Yo Ma performs Arvo Pärt's "Spiegel im Spiegel, with images by the James Webb telescope

The Friendship of Yo-Yo Ma, Richard Kogan, and Lynn Chang
Yo-Yo Ma, Dr. Richard Kogan and Lynn Chang discuss their 50 years of friendship.
Yo-Yo Ma, Dr. Richard Kogan and Lynn Chang discuss their 50 years of friendship.

Behind the Scenes with Cirque du Soleil's Band
Go behind the scenes of Cirque du Soleil with music director Aaron Guidry.
Go behind the scenes of Cirque du Soleil with music director Aaron Guidry.

Stagebound — Jinkx Monsoon — “Pirates! The Penzance Musical”
What happens when a RuPaul’s Drag Race-winner takes on Broadway—on her own terms?
What happens when a RuPaul’s Drag Race-winner takes on Broadway—on her own terms?

Stagebound — Daniel Dae Kim — “Yellow Face”
Beloved TV star and Tony nominee Daniel Dae Kim returns to his theatrical roots.
Beloved TV star and Tony nominee Daniel Dae Kim returns to his theatrical roots.

Stagebound — Andrew Durand — “Dead Outlaw”
Go behind the scenes with Tony nominee Andrew Durand.
Go behind the scenes with Tony nominee Andrew Durand.

Stagebound — Jasmine Amy Rogers — "BOOP! The Musical"
Step into the spotlight with Tony nominee Jasmine Amy Rogers as she takes on the role of a lifetime.
Step into the spotlight with Tony nominee Jasmine Amy Rogers as she takes on the role of a lifetime.

Taking Note - Clayton Stephenson
A profile of pianist Clayton Stephenson, winner of a 2024 Avery Fisher Career Grant Award.
A profile of pianist Clayton Stephenson, winner of a 2024 Avery Fisher Career Grant Award.

Taking Note - Njioma Chinyere Grevious
A profile of violinist Njioma Chinyere Grevious, winner of a 2024 Avery Fisher Career Grant Award.
A profile of violinist Njioma Chinyere Grevious, winner of a 2024 Avery Fisher Career Grant Award.

Taking Note - Julian Rhee
A profile of violinist Julian Rhee, winner of a 2024 Avery Fisher Career Grant Award.
A profile of violinist Julian Rhee, winner of a 2024 Avery Fisher Career Grant Award.

Taking Note - Balourdet Quartet
A profile of Balourdet Quartet, winner of a 2024 Avery Fisher Career Grant Award.
A profile of Balourdet Quartet, winner of a 2024 Avery Fisher Career Grant Award.

Taking Note - Sandbox Percussion
A profile of Sandbox Percussion, winner of a 2024 Avery Fisher Career Grant Award.
A profile of Sandbox Percussion, winner of a 2024 Avery Fisher Career Grant Award.

Rodgers & Hammerstein's 80th Anniversary: Extended Performance
Features an all-star cast at London’s Theatre Royal Drury Lane.
Features an all-star cast at London’s Theatre Royal Drury Lane.