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Jimmy Webb takes center stage to perform his catalog, sharing intimate stories behind the songs.
From Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium, Great Performances pays tribute to Wynette’s musical legacy.
A magical-realist portrait of painters Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera.
Soprano Lise Davidsen stars as the Irish princess Isolde in Wagner’s meditation on love and death.
Enjoy the orchestra's annual concert conducted by Lorenzo Viotti featuring Bryn Terfel as soloist.
Soprano Asmik Grigorian and baritone Iurii Samoilov star in this production.
Soprano Lisette Oropesa and tenor Lawrence Brownlee star as Elvira and Arturo.
Giordano’s tragedy stars tenor Piotr Beczała.
Find out why the Broadway musical has proven to be a fertile territory for Jewish artists.
Nicole Scherzinger performs at London’s Royal Albert Hall for the first time.
Episodes
Directed and choreographed by three-time Tony winner Kathleen Marshall.
Recorded from Broadway, this musical tells the story of the American suffragist movement.
Josh Groban returns to PBS in a special, personal concert at Union Chapel.
Scott Yoo crosses this sunlit, rainy, volcanic land of extremes to meet Icelandic composers.
With a host of Turkish musicians, Scott Yoo explores the city.
Scott Joplin was the king of ragtime, a new kind music for the turn of the 20th century.
Scott Yoo journeys across Germany to find a window into Brahms’ inner life.
Samara Joy makes her much-anticipated debut at London’s legendary Royal Albert Hall.
AARP’s Movies for Grownups hosted by Alan Cumming.
Experience the holiday classic in a new light.
The Shakespearean comedy of mistaken identity tells the misadventures of Sebastian and Viola.
Follow prima ballerina Tiler Peck as she overcomes injury and pursues a new career as choreographer.
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Debby Boone performs "'Til I Can Make It on My Own" by Tammy Wynette.
From Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium, Great Performances pays tribute to Wynette’s musical legacy.
The War & Treaty perform "Golden Ring" by Tammy Wynette and George Jones.
Wynonna Judd performs "Woman to Woman" by Tammy Wynette.
A magical-realist portrait of painters Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera.
Frida Kahlo, finally free of physical pain, finds herself unable to paint.
Michael Spyres and Lise Davidsen, as the title characters, sing an excerpt from Act II.
Soprano Lise Davidsen stars as the Irish princess Isolde in Wagner’s meditation on love and death.
Sir Bryn Terfel performs "If I Were a Rich Man" with the Vienna Philharmonic.
Enjoy the orchestra's annual concert conducted by Lorenzo Viotti featuring Bryn Terfel as soloist.
Specials
Pianist Dmitry Yudin immigrated from Moscow to the United States to follow his older sister.
Nathan Meltzer first picked up the violin while living in Vienna and attending elementary school.
First taking up the violin at age three, Keila Wakao was raised in a musical family.
Cellist Leland Ko shares the impact his teachers have had on him on his musical journey.
Step into the journey of Robert “Silk” Mason as they make their long-awaited Broadway debut.
Follow Luke Evans as he returns to his theatrical roots in “The Rocky Horror Show.”
Follow Marla Mindelle as she steps into the spotlight as both star and co-creator of “Titaníque.”
Conductor Gemma New leads the orchestra with a focus on creating a collective musical experience.
Violinist Allison Taylor traveled to India, where she realized she didn't know about the instrument.
Bassoonist Eleni Katz shares a glimpse of her musical journey at New World Symphony.