Ann's Commencement Speech
Governor Ann Richards (Holland Taylor) speaks to a graduating class of college students about the first female governor of Texas, George Washington, and more.
Joyce DiDonato's Act II Aria
Agrippina (Joyce DiDonato) pleads with the Gods for Nero to take the throne.
Brenda Rae's Poppea Can't Hail a Cab
Soprano Brenda Rae stars as the seductress Poppea in Handel's black comedy where even a future empress can’t catch a cab.
Joyce DiDonato's "L'alma mia fra le tempeste"
Mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato ignites the stage with stunning vocal fireworks in the title role of Handel’s Agrippina.
GP at the Met: Agrippina
Experience Handel’s black comedy of intrigue and impropriety in this production from David McVicar set in the present. Joyce DiDonato stars as the cunning title character with Harry Bicket at the baton.
Leonard Bernstein Mass Preview
Enjoy Ravinia Festival’s production of Leonard Bernstein’s musical starring Tony Award-winning baritone Paulo Szot and featuring the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Baltimore Symphony Orchestra artistic director Marin Alsop conducts.
Paulo Szot Sings "A Simple Song"
World-renowned Brazilian baritone, Paulo Szot playing the Celebrant, sings Leonard Bernstein's iconic "A Simple Song."
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.
Mass: The Short Documentary
Learn the full story of how Jackie Kennedy Onassis commissioned Leonard Bernstein to write Mass for the opening of 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.
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.
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: 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.
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