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Now Hear This – “The Call of Istanbul”
With a host of Turkish musicians, Scott Yoo explores the city.
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Now Hear This – “Everyone Loves Joplin”
Scott Joplin was the king of ragtime, a new kind music for the turn of the 20th century.
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Now Hear This – “Brahms: Free But Alone”
Scott Yoo journeys across Germany to find a window into Brahms’ inner life.
“Broadway’s Best” from Great Performances Returns with Two Musicals and More Featuring Tony Award-Winning Performances...
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WATCH: 53:54
Now Hear This – “Brahms: Free But Alone”
Scott Yoo journeys across Germany to find a window into Brahms’ inner life.
WATCH: 53:55
Now Hear This – “Everyone Loves Joplin”
Scott Joplin was the king of ragtime, a new kind music for the turn of the 20th century.
PREVIEW: 0:30
Now Hear This – “The Call of Istanbul” Preview
With a host of Turkish musicians, Scott Yoo explores the city.
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Great Performances at the Met: La Sonnambula
Nadine Sierra stars as Amina in Bellini’s tale of love lost and found.
PREVIEW: 0:30
"Suffs" Preview
Recorded from Broadway, this musical tells the story of the American suffragist movement.
An Evening with Nicole Scherzinger
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"Irving Berlin's Top Hat" Preview
Inspired by the iconic 1935 movie musical starring Fred Astaire.
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Broadway Musicals: A Jewish Legacy Preview
An exploration of the unique role Jews had in the creation of the modern musical.
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The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay
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Great Performances at the Met: The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay
Bringing Electronic Music to the Historic Met Opera
Mason Bates discusses how he creates the world of "The Escapist."
CLIP: 1:36
Great Performances at the Met: The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay
Creating The Escapist in the Kavalier & Clay Opera
Sam (Miles Mykkanen) and Joe (Andrzej Filończyk) create The Escapist.
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Great Performances at the Met: The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay
In this adaptation of Michael Chabon’s novel, two Jewish cousins invent an anti-fascist superhero.
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Movies for Grownups® Awards 2026 with AARP
AARP’s Movies for Grownups hosted by Alan Cumming.
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Movies for Grownups® Awards 2026 with AARP
Chloé Zhao Accepts Movies for Grownups Award for "Hamnet"
Director Chloé Zhao accepts the Movies for Grownups Best Picture Award.
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Movies for Grownups® Awards 2026 with AARP
Kathy Bates Accepts "Best Actress TV" Award
Kathy Bates accepts the "Best Actress TV" award for "Matlock."
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Movies for Grownups® Awards 2026 with AARP
George Clooney Accepts Best Actor at the 2026 Movies for Grownups Awards
George Clooney Accepts "Best Actor" at the Movies for Grownups Awards.
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Movies for Grownups® Awards 2026 with AARP
Alan Cumming's Musical Theater Parody of Best Film Nominees
Alan Cumming parodies the nominees for Best Film in musical theater style.
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Taking Note
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Taking Note — Tommy Mesa
Cellist Tommy Mesa's love of music began with his interest in playing drums.
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Taking Note — Joshua Brown
Following in his brother’s footsteps, Joshua Brown picked up the violin at age two.
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Taking Note — Viano Quartet
Composed of violinists Lucy Wang and Hao Zhou, violist Aiden Kane, and cellist Tate Zawadiuk.
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Taking Note - Julian Rhee
A profile of violinist Julian Rhee, winner of a 2024 Avery Fisher Career Grant Award.
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Taking Note - Balourdet Quartet
A profile of Balourdet Quartet, winner of a 2024 Avery Fisher Career Grant Award.
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Taking Note - Njioma Chinyere Grevious
A profile of violinist Njioma Chinyere Grevious, winner of a 2024 Avery Fisher Career Grant Award.
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Taking Note - Sandbox Percussion
A profile of Sandbox Percussion, winner of a 2024 Avery Fisher Career Grant Award.
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Taking Note - Clayton Stephenson
A profile of pianist Clayton Stephenson, winner of a 2024 Avery Fisher Career Grant Award.
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Stagebound — Jinkx Monsoon — “Pirates! The Penzance Musical”
What happens when a RuPaul’s Drag Race-winner takes on Broadway—on her own terms?
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Stagebound — Daniel Dae Kim — “Yellow Face”
Beloved TV star and Tony nominee Daniel Dae Kim returns to his theatrical roots.
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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.
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Go behind the scenes with Tony nominee Andrew Durand.
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PREVIEW: 0:30
Now Hear This – “The Call of Istanbul” Preview
With a host of Turkish musicians, Scott Yoo explores the city.
CLIP: 2:28
Now Hear This – “The Call of Istanbul”
How Does a Turkish Ney Get Created?
Alice Dade learns from Rifat Varo about how the Turkish reed flute gets made.
CLIP: 2:18
Now Hear This – “The Call of Istanbul”
Turkish Court Music and the Kanun
Scott Yoo learns about the kanun and Turkish court music.
CLIP: 3:09
Now Hear This – “Everyone Loves Joplin”
West African Instruments in "Treemonisha"
In this reimagining of "Treemonisha," the West African kora take center stage.
CLIP: 4:20
Now Hear This – “Everyone Loves Joplin”
The First Recording of Scott Joplin's "The Entertainer"
Chris Ware and Scott Yoo discuss the first recording of "The Entertainer."
WATCH: 53:55
Now Hear This – “Everyone Loves Joplin”
Scott Joplin was the king of ragtime, a new kind music for the turn of the 20th century.
Playlist: Brahms Listening Journey
CLIP: 2:42
Now Hear This – “Brahms: Free But Alone”
Johannes Moser and Scott Yoo perform Brahms' Double Concerto, 1st mvt.
Johannes Moser and Scott Yoo perform Brahms' Double Concerto, 1st movement.
CLIP: 5:32
Now Hear This – “Brahms: Free But Alone”
The Story of Clara Schumann and Johannes Brahms
Elisabeth Brauss and Scott Yoo discuss the relationship between Schumann and Brahms.
WATCH: 53:54
Now Hear This – “Brahms: Free But Alone”
Scott Yoo journeys across Germany to find a window into Brahms’ inner life.
CLIP: 3:55
Now Hear This "Barrios: Chopin of the Guitar"
The Spanish Music that Inspired Agustín Barrios
Cyro Delvizio and Scott Yoo discuss the Spanish repertoire that influenced Agustín Barrios.
WATCH: 54:24
Now Hear This “Barrios: Chopin of the Guitar”
Discover Agustin Barrios’ rise from rural Paraguay to becoming a pioneering guitar composer.
CLIP: 1:50
Now Hear This "Barrios: Chopin of the Guitar"
The Folk Music that Inspired Agustín Barrios
Scott Yoo visits Juanjo Corbalán to learn about the folk music that inspired Agustín Barrios.
CLIP: 2:50
Now Hear This "Barrios: Chopin of the Guitar"
Agustín Barrios' Transformation
How did Agustín Barrios transform into Nitsuga Mangoré?
5 Facts About Agustín Barrios
CLIP: 3:10
Now Hear This "Rachmaninoff Reborn"
Watch Rachmaninoff Play Piano
Using an Ampico piano scroll, Scott Yoo watches Rachmaninoff play the piano.
WATCH: 54:23
Now Hear This “Rachmaninoff Reborn”
Discover Rachmaninoff's reinvention as an American artist after losing everything in Russia.
CLIP: 4:05
Now Hear This "Rachmaninoff Reborn"
Rachmaninoff's Rhapsody on Paganini
Yevgeny Sudbin and Scott Yoo explain Rachmaninoff's "Rhapsody on Paganini."
5 Facts About Rachmaninoff
CLIP: 4:56
Now Hear This "Boccherini: Night Music"
Boccherini's Experimental Cello Compositions
Boccherini played around with the cello's range with these experimental compositions.
WATCH: 53:54
Now Hear This “Boccherini: Night Music”
Explore Boccherini’s love for Madrid through a musical night tour of the city with Scott Yoo.
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QUIZ: Which “Kiss Me, Kate” Song Is Your Personal Anthem?
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Kiss Me, Kate
Experience this Cole Porter classic musical starring Tony winner Stephanie J. Block.
7 Famous Actresses Who Played Lilli Vanessi in Cole Porter’s Kiss Me, Kate
CLIP: 3:00
Kiss Me, Kate
"Wunderbar" from "Kiss Me, Kate"
Divorced couple Lilli (Stephanie J. Block) and Fred (Adrian Dunbar) express their love.
CLIP: 2:47
Kiss Me, Kate
Stephanie J. Block "So In Love"
Lilli realizes she is still in love with Fred in "Kiss Me, Kate."
Kiss Me, Kate
Timeline of Cole Porter’s Life and Works
CLIP: 3:04
Kiss Me, Kate
"Another Op'nin', Another Show" from "Kiss Me, Kate"
"The Taming of the Shrew" cast prepare for opening night.
CLIP: 2:54
Kiss Me, Kate
Too Darn Hot" from "Kiss Me, Kate"
The cast of "Kiss Me, Kate" performs "Too Darn Hot."
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Girl from the North Country
Experience this musical by Conor McPherson featuring the music of Bob Dylan set in 1934 Minnesota.
CLIP: 2:32
Girl from the North Country
"Hurricane" from "Girl From The North Country"
Joe Scott (Austin Scott) performs Bob Dylan's "Hurricane."
CLIP: 3:34
Girl from the North Country
"Like A Rolling Stone" from "Girl From The North Country"
The cast of Girl From The North Country performs "Like A Rolling Stone."
CLIP: 6:35
Girl from the North Country
Behind the Curtain: "Girl from the North Country"
Go behind the curtain of the Tony-winning "Girl from the North Country."
CLIP: 8:42
Yellow Face
Behind the Curtain of "Yellow Face"
Go behind the curtain of "Yellow Face" with the cast and creative.
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Yellow Face
Enjoy Tony winner David Henry Hwang’s Broadway comedy starring Daniel Dae Kim.
CLIP: 5:01
Yellow Face
The Awkward Talkback from "Yellow Face"
DHH (Daniel Dae Kim) brings Marcus G. (Ryan Eggold) to a talkback.
CLIP: 3:09
Yellow Face
DHH Calls His Father in "Yellow Face"
DHH (Daniel Dae Kim) shares a phone call with his father.
From Our Friends at Roundabout: An Interview with Yellow Face Playwright David Henry Hwang
CLIP: 2:43
Next to Normal
Just Another Day from "Next to Normal"
The Goodman family prepares to head off to work and school.
WATCH: 2:09:46
Next to Normal
Experience this Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning Broadway musical from London's Donmar Warehouse.
CLIP: 2:32
Next to Normal
You Don't Know / I Am The One
Dan (Jamie Parker) tries to connect to his wife (Caissie Levy).
5 Showstopping Performances by Caissie Levy
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