Swan's Dream Ballet with Franz in Coppelia
In this magical dream sequence, Swan (Michaela DePrince) daydreams about being noticed by her crush, Franz (Daniel Camargo).
Behind the Curtain | Coppelia
Go behind the curtain on the set of "Coppelia" with Michaela DePrince as she talks about what the role of Swan means to her and how this production reimagines "Coppelia" for a modern audience through the use of green-screen technology.
San Francisco Symphony Performs with esperanza spalding
Watch esperanza spalding and San Francisco Symphony perform Wayne Shorter’s “Gaia."
San Francisco Symphony Performs with esperanza spalding
Watch esperanza spalding and the San Francisco Symphony perform Wayne Shorter's "Gaia." Originally commissioned specifically for the Los Angeles Philharmonic, "Gaia" was created to spotlight esperanza spalding, who also wrote the libretto for the piece. The word "Gaia" is a reference to the Greek goddess of Earth.
San Francisco Symphony Reopening Night Preview
Celebrate opening night of San Francisco Symphony’s 110th season as it welcomes its new GRAMMY-winning music director Esa-Pekka Salonen, featuring music by John Adams, esperanza spalding & Wayne Shorter and performances by Alonzo King LINES Ballet.
Collaborating on San Francisco Symphony's Reopening Night
Alonzo King, esperanza spalding & Esa-Pekka Salonen discuss the role of collaboration while creating San Francisco Reopening Night along with its empowering and creative nature.
A John Williams Premiere at Tanglewood Preview
Experience a concert of works by legendary composer John Williams from Boston Symphony Orchestra’s summer home at Tanglewood including Williams’ new violin concerto performed by virtuoso Anne-Sophie Mutter and other works conducted by Andris Nelsons.
John Williams & Anne-Sophie Mutter Talk Composing and More
Watch legendary composer John Williams' and famed violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter discuss how Williams' new concerto came about, the power of music during the pandemic, and their special relationship with Boston Symphony Orchestra and Tanglewood.
"Starburst" by Jessie Montgomery performed by BSO
Watch the Boston Symphony Orchestra perform "Starburst" by Jessie Montgomery conducted by BSO music director Andris Nelsons.
Anne-Sophie Mutter Performs John Williams' Violin Concerto
Watch world-renowned violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter debuting an excerpt from John Williams' Violin Concerto No. 2 at Tanglewood.
5 Fabulous Facts: John Williams
Learn five facts about the Oscar-winning composer, John Williams. Learn how Williams' music career began in the U.S. Air Force, how he got his start in Hollywood, and how his chance meeting with Steven Spielberg led to one of the most iconic partnerships in film history.
Highlights from Wagnerians in Concert
Enjoy highlights from Wagnerians in Concert, featuring some of opera’s most powerful and dramatic singers, Christine Goerke, Elza van den Heever, Andreas Schager and Michael Volle.
Wagnerians in Concert Preview
Recorded in May, a quartet of some of opera’s most powerful and dramatic singers comes together at the Hessisches Staatstheater in Wiesbaden, Germany. Sopranos Christine Goerke and Elza van den Heever, tenor Andreas Schager, and baritone Michael Volle perform a program of selections by Wagner and Strauss.
Now Hear This "Beethoven's Ghost" Official Preview
Go inside the mind of a genius as host Scott Yoo and fellow musicians undertake a recording of Beethoven's most personal music at a historic Berkshires manor to explore the composer’s brilliant career—where they are visited by some unexpected guests.
What was Beethoven's Favorite Key?
Scott Yoo, Bion Tsang and Toby Appel discuss what they think was Beethoven's favorite key to compose and take a reimagined approach to Beethoven's string trio.
Beethoven Interrupts His "Kreutzer" Sonata
As host and violinist Scott Yoo and pianist Anna Polonsky attempt to record Beethoven's "Kreutzer" Sonata, the increasingly irritated composer reminisces about his own history with the piece.
Behind the Scenes | Three Divas at Versailles
Get an inside look at the magic behind Three Divas at Versailles with PBS and Great Performances. Listen to Isabel Leonard as she explains what this program means to her, and why the arts are more important than ever.
Three Divas at Versailles Preview
Three-time GRAMMY winner Isabel Leonard joins Nadine Sierra and Ailyn Pérez to perform timeless selections by Mozart, Offenbach and Bizet including “Voi che sapete” and “Belle nuit, ô nuit d’amour” along with beloved songs like “Bésame Mucho” and “Cielito Lindo.” The concert was recorded in May at the Royal Opera of Versailles in France and Met Opera soprano Christine Goerke hosts.
Bésame Mucho
Nadine Sierra and Ailyn Pérez join forces with three-time GRAMMY winner Isabel Leonard to sing this beautiful rendition of "Bésame Mucho" in Great Performances at the Met: Three Divas at Versailles.
Sondra Radvanovsky and Piotr Beczala in Concert Preview
From the historic Stadthalle in Wuppertal, Germany, recorded in January, this world-famous soprano-tenor pair perform arias and duets from some of their many performances at the Met including Giordano’s “Andrea Chénier,” Verdi’s “La Forza del Destino,” “Luisa Miller” and Dvořák’s “Rusalka," accompanied by Vincenzo Scalera on piano.
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