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The Chris Botti Band in Concert | Preview
December 23, 2019
Since the release of his 2004 critically acclaimed CD When I Fall in Love, Grammy Award-winning trumpeter Chris Botti has become a top-selling American instrumental artist. With this new special, Great Performances puts the spotlight on Botti and his band, capturing one of today's leading jazz trumpeters at his peak.
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Friday
October 2, 2020
2:00PM | WFYI 3 (20.3)
Tune-in Reminder
Ellis Island: The Dream of America with Pacific Symphony
Now Hear This - Season Two
Now Hear This “The Schubert Generation”
September 25, 2020
Celebrate the work of Franz Schubert with host Scott Yoo as he plays with young musicians....
Now Hear This “Haydn: King of Strings”
September 18, 2020
Explore the work of famed composer Joseph Haydns career with host Scott Yoo and guests.
Now Hear This - Season One
Now Hear This “Handel: Italian Style”
October 11, 2019
Scott Yoo returns to Italy to follow in Handels footsteps.
Now Hear This - The Riddle of Bach
September 27, 2019
Scott Yoo goes to Germany to learn Bachs sonatas and partitas.
Now Hear This - Vivaldi: Something Completely Different
September 20, 2019
Scott heads to Northern Italy to chase the story behind Vivaldi's "The Four Seasons."
Full Episodes
Romeo and Juliet
September 11, 2020
Experience a film by Kenneth MacMillans ballet with dancers from The Royal Ballet.
Gloria: A Life
June 26, 2020
Experience a unique interpretation of Gloria Steinems life starring Christine Lahti.
Ann
June 19, 2020
Enjoy a close look at Texas governor Ann Richards in this play starring Holland Taylor.
Leonard Bernstein Mass
May 15, 2020
Enjoy Ravinia Festivals production of Leonard Bernsteins musical led by Paulo Szot.
Much Ado About Nothing
November 22, 2019
The Public Theater's critically acclaimed production featuring Danielle Brooks as Beatrice...
Red
November 15, 2019
Under the watchful gaze of his young assistant Rothko takes on his greatest challenge yet....
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s The King and I
November 8, 2019
Kelli OHara and Ken Watanabe star in "Roger & Hammerstein's The King and I."
GRAMMY Salute To Music Legends® 2019
October 18, 2019
Watch the fourth annual all-star concert honoring music legends.
Birgit Nilsson: A League of Her Own
March 22, 2019
Celebrate the life of Swedish soprano Birgit Nilsson, the face of opera in the late 1950s-...
Clips and Previews
The Schubert Generation Preview
September 25, 2020
Celebrate the work of Franz Schubert with host Scott Yoo as he plays with young musicians....
Now Hear This Series 2 Preview
September 18, 2020
Journey across North America & Europe with Scott Yoo to learn about four new composers.
Romeo and Juliet Preview
September 11, 2020
Experience a film by Kenneth MacMillans ballet with dancers from The Royal Ballet.
In The Heights: Chasing Broadway Dreams
July 27, 2020
In a journey reminiscent of the unexpected zeitgeist success of Hair, A Chorus Line, and Rent,...
Noel Coward's Present Laughter | Behind the Curtain
July 27, 2020
Go behind the curtain of Nol Cowards Present Laughter with Director Moritz Von Stuelpnagel,...
She Loves Me | Behind the Curtain
July 24, 2020
Enjoy Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick's classic 1963 musical of two feuding clerks in a Budapest...
Ellis Island: The Dream of America with Pacific Symphony | Preview
June 29, 2020
"Ellis Island: The Dream of America" celebrates the historic American immigrant experience....
Gloria: A Life | Preview
June 26, 2020
Experience a unique interpretation of Gloria Steinems life starring Christine Lahti.
Ann | Preview
June 19, 2020
Enjoy a close look at Texas governor Ann Richards in this play starring Holland Taylor.
Leonard Bernstein Mass | Preview
May 15, 2020
Enjoy Ravinia Festivals production of Leonard Bernsteins musical led by Paulo Szot.
LA Phil 100 | Preview
May 8, 2020
Celebrate the orchestras centennial led by three renowned conductors.
"Amazing Grace" Excerpt by Andrea Bocelli
April 14, 2020
Watch an excerpt from Andrea Bocelli's melodious version of "Amazing Grace."
Andrea Bocelli's "Ave Maria"
April 14, 2020
Watch an excerpt from Andrea Bocelli's version of "Ave Maria."
Andrea Bocelli: Music for Hope, A Great Performances Special
April 14, 2020
Experience Andrea Bocelli's Easter Sunday concert from Milan's Duomo.
Much Ado About Nothing | Preview
November 22, 2019
The bold interpretation of Shakespeares comedic masterpiece featuring Danielle Brooks.
"Red"
November 15, 2019
Under the watchful gaze of his young assistant Rothko takes on his greatest challenge yet....
Rodgers & Hammerstein's The King and I Preview
November 8, 2019
Kelli OHara and Ken Watanabe star in "Rodgers & Hammerstein's The King and I."
42nd Street Preview
November 1, 2019
"42nd Street" is the song-and-dance, American dream fable of Broadway.
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