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Join Scott Yoo, renowned violinist and conductor of the Mexico City Philharmonic, in Now Hear This, a new four-part documentary miniseries presented by Great Performances that merges music, storytelling, travel and culture, as he chases the secret histories of some of the greatest music ever written.

Scott Yoo explores the work of two new American composers, Sergio Assad and Reena Esmail.
Scott Yoo explores the life and work of Aaron Copland.
Host Scott Yoo follows the trail of the great African American composer Florence Price.
Major series funding for GREAT PERFORMANCES is provided by The Joseph & Robert Cornell Memorial Foundation, the Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Arts Fund, the LuEsther T. Mertz Charitable Trust, Sue and Edgar Wachenheim III, Jody and John Arnhold, the Abra Prentice Foundation, The Starr Foundation, The Philip and Janice Levin Foundation, the Kate W. Cassidy Foundation, the Thea Petschek Iervolino Foundation, Seton J. Melvin, the Estate of Worthington Mayo-Smith, the Jack Lawrence Charitable Remainder Trust Worchell Lawrence, and Ellen and James S. Marcus.
Episodes
Join the Italian tenor and guests Tony Bennett, Céline Dion, Chris Botti and more.
This show chronicles the personal story of composer/lyricist Lin-Manuel Miranda.
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Under the watchful gaze of his young assistant Rothko takes on his greatest challenge yet.
Celebrate the orchestra’s centennial led by three renowned conductors.
Enjoy Ravinia Festival’s production of Leonard Bernstein’s musical led by Paulo Szot.
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Enjoy a close look at Texas governor Ann Richards in this play starring Holland Taylor.
Experience a unique interpretation of Gloria Steinem’s life starring Christine Lahti.
Experience a film by Kenneth MacMillan’s ballet with dancers from The Royal Ballet.
Explore the work of famed composer Joseph Haydn’s career with host Scott Yoo and guests.
Celebrate the work of Franz Schubert with host Scott Yoo as he plays with young musicians.
Travel with host Scott Yoo and Stewart Goodyear as they visit Yoo’s Festival Mozaic.
Watch the 5th annual all-star concert honoring music legends from Iggy Pop to John Prine.
Extras
A son (Jack Wolfe) tries to get the attention of his mother (Caissie Levy).
"The Taming of the Shrew" cast prepare for opening night.
The cast of "Kiss Me, Kate" performs "Too Darn Hot."
Lise Davidsen performs the title character’s Act II aria from "Tosca."
Lise Davidsen stars in the title role and Met Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts.
Experience this musical by Conor McPherson featuring the music of Bob Dylan set in 1934 Minnesota.
Enjoy Tony winner David Henry Hwang’s Broadway comedy starring Daniel Dae Kim.
Go behind the curtain of the Tony-winning "Girl from the North Country."
Go behind the curtain of "Yellow Face" with the cast and creative.
Joe Scott (Austin Scott) performs Bob Dylan's "Hurricane."