The Origin of Leonard Bernstein's "Mass"
Learn about why Leonard Bernstein wrote the musical and its world premiere at the Kennedy Center in 1971.
Gustavo Dudamel Conducts Stravinsky’s “The Firebird”
Watch current LA Phil Music & Artistic Director, Gustavo Dudamel, conduct Igor Stravinsky’s “The Firebird.”
An Excerpt from "Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg"
Watch Conductor Emeritus, Zubin Mehta, conduct an excerpt from Wagner's "Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg."
Dudamel, Mehta, & Salonen Conduct Together
Gustavo Dudamel, Zubin Mehta, and Esa-Pekka Salonen conduct together in the world premiere of Daníel Bjarnason’s "From Space I Saw Earth."
LA Phil 100 Preview
Celebrate the centennial of this landmark orchestra with “La Valse” by Ravel, Stravinsky’s “Firebird” and more led by three renowned LA Phil conductors: Zubin Mehta, Esa-Pekka Salonen, and current music and artistic director Gustavo Dudamel.
Wozzeck and The Captain
In Act 1, Wozzeck, portrayed by baritone Peter Mattei, discusses virtuousness with the Captain, played by Gerhard Siegel.
GP at the Met: Wozzeck
Experience artist William Kentridge’s interpretation of Berg’s tragic opera set in an apocalyptic pre-World War I environment. Peter Mattei stars in the title role. Met music director Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts.
Wozzeck Contemplates Murder
A mad Wozzeck (Peter Mattei) contemplates murdering his wife, Marie (Elza van den Heever) as they stand together under the moonlight.
Music For Hope Highlights
Watch highlights from iconic Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli in an Easter Sunday concert from Milan’s historic cathedral. With the city under lockdown due to COVID-19, the singer performs “Ave Maria,” “Amazing Grace” and more accompanied only by an organist.
Andrea Bocelli's "Ave Maria"
Watch an excerpt from Andrea Bocelli's version of "Ave Maria" and take in the stunning interior of the Duomo di Milano.
"Amazing Grace" Excerpt by Andrea Bocelli
Watch an excerpt from Andrea Bocelli's melodious version of "Amazing Grace" in front of the Duomo di Milano in Italy.
Andrea Bocelli: Music for Hope, A Great Performances Special
Experience iconic Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli in an Easter Sunday concert from Milan’s historic cathedral. With the city under lockdown due to COVID-19, the singer performs “Ave Maria,” “Amazing Grace” and more accompanied only by an organist.
Anthony Roth Costanzo Sings "Hymn to the Sun" from Akhnaten
Anthony Roth Costanzo as Akhnaten performs an excerpt from the Act II aria, "Hymn to the Sun," at the Metropolitan Opera.
GP at the Met: Akhnaten
Experience composer Philip Glass’ visionary masterpiece portraying the impact of the Egyptian Pharaoh Akhnaten as he rises to the throne. Stars Anthony Roth Costanzo in the title role. Karen Kamensek conducts.
Yusif Eyvazov sings "Nessun dorma"
Renowned Azerbaijani tenor Yusif Eyvazov sings Calàf's aria from the final act of Puccini's opera "Turandot."
Christine Goerke sings "In questia reggia"
Christine Goerke, as the princess Turandot, sings an excerpt from Act II of Puccini’s “Turandot.”
GP at the Met: Turandot
In an ancient mythical China, three riddles dictate who wins Turandot's heart and who loses their lives. Calàf is one of many to take on the challenge.
In Memoriam: Mirella Freni
GREAT PERFORMANCES mourns the passing of Mirella Freni, one of the preeminent lyric sopranos of her generation who memorably starred in several GREAT PERFORMANCES opera presentations. In this clip from Mozart’s “The Marriage of Figaro,” Freni sings Susanna’s Act IV aria “Deh vieni, non tardar.”
"Un bel dì"
Despite Suzuki's doubts, Hui He (Cio-Cio-San) sings the classic aria imaging Pinkerton's return to Japan and their reunion as a family.
Hui He's Libretto-Act II
Madama Butterfly sings this hopeful libretto, while holding the hands of Suzuki and her son, announcing Pinkerton's return to Japan.
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