Great Performances
Ato Blankson-Wood Performs Hamlet's "To be, or not to be"
Show title: Great Performances
Video title: Ato Blankson-Wood Performs Hamlet's "To be, or not to be"
Video duration: 2m 35sVideo description: Ato Blankson-Wood performs Hamlet's famous "To be, or not to be" soliloquy during the Public Theater's production.
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The Hollow Crown: Henry IV Part 2
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Prince Hal (Tom Hiddleston) mourns the death of his father, King Henry IV (Jeremy Irons), and is forced to confront the weight of his new responsibility. This adaptation is part of "The Hollow Crown: Shakespeare's History Plays" series.
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The Hollow Crown: Henry IV, Part 2 - Preview
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Follow Prince Hal’s path to reconciliation with his father and his ascension to the throne.
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The Hollow Crown: Henry IV Part 1
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Henry IV (Jeremy Irons) lectures his son, Prince Hal (Tom Hiddleston), on his poor and unprincelike conduct. This adaptation of "Henry IV, Part 1" airs Friday, September 27 at 9 p.m. and is part of "The Hollow Crown: Shakespeare's History Plays" series.
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The Hollow Crown: Henry IV, Part 1 - Preview
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Watch Tom Hiddleston as Prince Hal and Jeremy Irons as his father in Shakespeare’s history play.
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The Hollow Crown: Shakespeare's History Plays
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Shakespeare's “Richard II,” “Henry IV, Parts 1 and 2,” and “Henry V” stars a distinguished cast including Ben Whishaw, Jeremy Irons, Tom Hiddleston, Rory Kinnear, Simon Russell Beale, Michelle Dockery, and Patrick Stewart airs September 20 – October 11, 2013.
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The Hollow Crown: Richard II
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In this scene, King Richard, played by Ben Whishaw, relinquishes the crown to Henry Bolingbroke. This adaptation is part of "The Hollow Crown: Shakespeare's History Plays" series.
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Tom Hiddleston Talks About The Hollow Crown & Social Media
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Tom Hiddleston talks about the important role social media has played in connection with The Hollow Crown.
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Tom Hiddleston Previews "The Hollow Crown"
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Actor Tom Hiddleston previews The Hollow Crown, coming to PBS beginning Sept. 20, 2013. This ambitious four-part miniseries assembles four of Shakespeare's history plays — Richard II, Henry IV, Parts I & II, and Henry V — into a single chronological narrative.
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The Hollow Crown: Richard II - Preview
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Witness Ben Whishaw’s performance as Richard in this television adaptation of Shakespeare’s play.
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GP at the Met: Giulio Cesare
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David Daniels and Natalie Dessay star in David McVicar‘s innovative production of Handel’s most popular opera.
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GP at the Met: Francesca da Rimini Preview
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Eva-Maria Westbroek and Marcello Giordani star in Zandonai’s masterpiece Francesca da Rimini, the classic tale of doomed love,based on an episode from Dante’s Inferno.
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I Lombardi: "La mia letizia infonderer"
Tenor Michael Schade performs Verdi's "La mia letizia infonderer" at Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night Concert 2013.
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Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night Concert 2013 Preview
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The works of Wagner and Verdi are featured in the beloved concert from Vienna’s Schönbrunn Palace Gardens.
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GP at the Met: Parsifal Preview
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Jonas Kaufmann sings the title role in The Metropolitan Opera's new production of "Parsifal" which airs on PBS Sunday, July 28 at 12 p.m. (check local listings).
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Dancing At Jacob’s Pillow: Never Stand Still Preview
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Directed by veteran documentary filmmaker Ron Honsa, "Dancing at Jacob’s Pillow: Never Stand Still" reveals the passion, discipline, and daring of those who choose a life in dance. Performances filmed live at Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival, interviews with extraordinary artists, rare archival footage, and behind the scenes insights bring dance to life.
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Maria Stuarda: "Deh! Tu di un'umile preghiera"
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Joyce DiDonato performs Mary's prayer from Act II of Donizetti's "Maria Stuarda" which airs on PBS Sunday, April 14 at 12 p.m. (check local listings).
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Maria Stuarda: "Figlia impura di Bolena"
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Joyce DiDonato (Mary), Elza van den Heever (Elizabeth), Matthew Polenzani (Leciester) perform the Act I finale from Donizetti's "Maria Stuarda."
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GP at the Met: Maria Stuarda Preview
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The first-ever Met production of Donizetti’s opera stars Joyce DiDonato as Mary, Queen of Scots with South African soprano Elza van den Heever as Elizabeth I, Mary’s formidable rival, and Matthew Polenzani as the Earl of Leicester. "Maria Stuarda" airs on PBS Sunday, July 14 at 12 p.m. (check local listings).
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