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Great Performances

Now Hear This “Virtuosos”

Season 51 Episode 15 | 53m 24s

Explore the work of two legendary virtuosos, Niccolò Paganini and Robert Johnson, along with stars of today, Augustin Hadelich and Keb Mo. Joined by Cirque du Soleil acrobats, discover the secrets of being a virtuoso.

Aired: 04/18/24 | Expires: 12/31/24
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.
Extras
Watch • 2:44
Great Performances
Quincy Jones & John Williams Record "Peter Gunn"
Quincy Jones, John Williams and Herbie Hancock record a rendition of "Peter Gunn."
Clip: S52 E4 | 2:44
Watch • 2:22
Great Performances
Dave Koz Performs "The Pink Panther" Theme
Saxophonist Dave Koz performs "The Pink Panther" Theme
Clip: S52 E4 | 2:22
Watch • 2:21
Great Performances
Michael Bublé Performs "Moon River"
Michael Bublé performs "Moon River" by Henry Mancini.
Clip: S52 E4 | 2:21
Watch • 2:32
Great Performances
Cynthia Erivo Performs "Days of Wine and Roses"
Cynthia Erivo Performs "Days of Wine and Roses" by Henry Mancini.
Clip: S52 E4 | 2:32
Watch • 0:30
Great Performances
Henry Mancini 100 at the Hollywood Bowl Preview
Celebrate the centennial birthday of composer Henry Mancini with Michael Bublé and more.
Preview: S52 E4 | 0:30
Watch • 1:05
Great Performances
5 Facts about Henry Mancini
Learn 5 Facts about composer Henry Mancini.
Clip: S52 E4 | 1:05
Watch • 2:33
Great Performances
Kristin Chenoweth Covers "I Fall To Pieces"
Kristin Chenoweth covers Patsy Cline's "I Fall To Pieces."
Clip: S52 E3 | 2:33
Watch • 2:24
Great Performances
Mickey Guyton Covers "Walkin' After Midnight"
Mickey Guyton Covers Patsy Cline's "Walkin' After Midnight."
Clip: S52 E3 | 2:24
Watch • 2:30
Great Performances
Wynonna Judd Covers "Crazy"
Wynonna Judd covers Patsy Cline's "Crazy."
Clip: S52 E3 | 2:30
Watch • 0:30
Great Performances
Patsy Cline: Walkin' After Midnight Preview
Experience the music of Patsy Cline in a star-studded tribute concert featuring Wynonna and more.
Preview: S52 E3 | 0:30
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Watch • 1:15:56
Great Performances
Henry Mancini 100 at the Hollywood Bowl
Celebrate the centennial birthday of composer Henry Mancini with Michael Bublé and more.
Episode: S52 E4 | 1:15:56
Watch • 1:23:11
Great Performances
Patsy Cline: Walkin' After Midnight
Experience the music of Patsy Cline in a star-studded tribute concert featuring Wynonna and more.
Episode: S52 E3 | 1:23:11
Watch • 1:13:53
Great Performances
Land of Gold
Explore Peter Sellars' San Francisco Opera production of John Adams' "Girls of the Golden West."
Episode: S52 E2 | 1:13:53
Watch • 1:44:55
Great Performances
Émigré: A Musical Drama with the NY Phil
Enjoy this semi-staged oratorio following the story of Jewish refugees in World War II Shanghai.
Episode: S52 E1 | 1:44:55
Great Performances
Great Performances at the Met: Madama Butterfly
Soprano Asmik Grigorian stars as Cio-Cio-San in her Met Opera debut.
Episode: S51 E28
Great Performances
Great Performances at the Met: La Rondine
Puccini’s love story stars soprano Angel Blue as the French courtesan Magda.
Episode: S51 E27
Watch • 1:18:16
Great Performances
Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night Concert 2024
Enjoy this annual concert featuring Andris Nelsons as guest conductor with Lise Davidsen as soloist.
Episode: S51 E26 | 1:18:16
Great Performances
Great Performances at the Met: Roméo et Juliette
Soprano Nadine Sierra and tenor Benjamin Bernheim portray Shakespeare’s famed star-crossed lovers.
Episode: S51 E25
Great Performances
Great Performances at the Met: La Forza del Destino
Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts Verdi’s grand tale of love, deadly vendetta, and family strife.
Episode: S51 E24
Great Performances
Great Performances at the Met: Carmen
Acclaimed English director Carrie Cracknell makes her Met debut.
Episode: S51 E23