Joyce DiDonato on Laurent Pelly's production
Joyce DiDonato speaks about the set design and enchanting look of Laurent Pelly's production, inspired by his childhood picture book of the story.
"Cinema Paradiso"
In this excerpt, The Chris Botti Band performs a haunting rendition of "Cinema Paradiso" to open their concert at the Wiltern Theatre. Featuring Caroline Campbell on violin.
"The Very Thought Of You"
Renowned singer Sy Smith performs the classic song "The Very Thought Of You" with the Chris Botti Band at the Wiltern Theatre.
"You Don’t Know What Love Is"
The Chris Botti Band performs "You Don't Know What Love Is," featuring the brilliant Joey DeFrancesco on the keyboard.
"When I Fall In Love"
In this excerpt, The Chris Botti Band performs a jazzy rendition of "When I Fall in Love" at the Wiltern Theatre.
The Chris Botti Band in Concert
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.
Excerpt from “Stridono lassù”
Internationally acclaimed soprano Anna Netrebko sings a portion of “Stridono lassù,” the stirring aria from Leoncavallo's Pagliacci.
Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night Concert 2018
Enjoy the world-renowned Vienna Philharmonic’s annual open-air concert from Austria’s Imperial Schönbrunn Palace, featuring conductor Valery Gergiev and internationally acclaimed soprano Anna Netrebko as a guest soloist.
“Quando le sere al placido”
Upon reading Luisa's letter, Rodolfo, played by Piotr Beczała, recalls the happier times he shared with his love.
"Tu puniscimi, o Signore"
Sonya Yoncheva sings the title character’s Act II aria, in which she laments Wurm's request that she declares her love for him to win her father's freedom.
GP at the Met: Luisa Miller Official Trailer
Experience Verdi’s heart-wrenching opera with Plácido Domingo as Miller, and Sonya Yoncheva in the title role opposite tenor Piotr Beczała as Rodolfo. Conducted by Bertrand de Billy. Anthony Roth Costanzo hosts.
"Sweet Home Chicago"
In the lively finale of Chicago Voices, the cast of performers, including Jessie Mueller, Kurt Elling, Michelle Williams, Matthew Polenzani, Renee Fleming and Shemekia Copeland, join together to sing a windy city favorite.
Chicago Voices Trailer
Celebrate Chicago’s vibrant music culture with performances by Renée Fleming, Broadway’s Jessie Mueller, rap artist Lupe Fiasco, folk legend John Prine, pop and gospel singer Michelle Williams and more.
“Soave sia il vento”
As the boat sails off to sea with Ferrando and Guglielmo aboard, Alfonso and the sisters wish them safe travel in this Act 1 trio sung by Amanda Majeski, Serena Malfi, and Christopher Maltman.
In uomini, in soldati
Kelli O’Hara sings Despina’s Act I aria, in which she advises Dorabella and Fiordiligi to take new lovers while their betrothed are away.
“Donne mie, la fate a tanti”
In Guglielmo’s Act II aria, sung by Adam Plachetka, he sympathizes with Ferrando who has just learned his betrothed Dorabella didn't resist strongly to Guglielmo's attempts to woo her in disguise.
GP at the Met: Così fan tutte - Official Trailer
Enjoy a new production of Mozart’s comedy of the sexes set in 1950s Coney Island. Stars Kelli O’Hara, Amanda Majeski, Serena Malfi, Ben Bliss, Adam Plachetka and Christopher Maltman. David Robertson conducts.
Semiramide - Trailer
Experience Rossini’s masterpiece starring Angela Meade as Queen Semiramide and Elizabeth DeShong as Arsace, the Queen’s fiancé and her own son. Javier Camarena, Ildar Abdrazakov and Ryan Speedo Green complete the cast. Maurizio Benini conducts.
Bel raggio lusinghier
Angela Meade sings an excerpt from the title character’s Act I aria, in which she proclaims her love for Arsace, whom she thinks loves her in return.
E se ancor libero
Javier Camarena sings an excerpt from Idreno’s Act I aria in which he expresses his love and desire for the beautiful Azema.
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