Behind the Scenes
PBS and Great Performances go behind the scenes of National Theatre's Romeo & Juliet, which had to pivot during the COVID-19 pandemic from a play to the innovative approach of a film about a play.
Is Thy News Good or Bad?
The Nurse (Deborah Findlay) confers with Romeo (Josh O'Connor) and then tells Juliet (Jessie Buckley) the joyous news that she will be married.
Romeo & Juliet's Intimate Moment
Romeo (Josh O'Connor) and Juliet (Jessie Buckley) share an intimate moment at the masquerade ball, which ends in heartache when it is revealed they are not of the same house.
Romeo & Juliet Preview
This stylized film of Shakespeare’s masterpiece from the National Theatre celebrates the theatrical imagination. In this contemporary retelling, a company of actors in a shuttered theater bring to life the tale of two young lovers who strive to transcend a world of violence and hate. Josh O’Connor and Jessie Buckley star as Shakespeare’s immortal star-crossed lovers.
Romeo & Juliet Extended Preview
This stylized film of Shakespeare’s masterpiece from the National Theatre celebrates the theatrical imagination. In this contemporary retelling, a company of actors in a shuttered theater bring to life the tale of two young lovers who strive to transcend a world of violence and hate. Josh O’Connor and Jessie Buckley star as Shakespeare’s immortal star-crossed lovers.
Tan Dun on Preserving the Nu Shu Language
Academy Award winning composer, Tan Dun, explores the power of Nu Shu, a sacred language created by Chinese women and passed down from generation to generation.
The Problem with Beethoven's Fifth Symphony
Learn why the Philadelphia Orchestra had to cut Beethoven's Fifth Symphony from their program and replace it with his Sixth.
Beethoven in Beijing Preview
Experience the international impact of the Philadelphia Orchestra’s historic 1973 trip to China, offering a story of cultural reversals and a glimpse into the worldwide future of classical music.
Jonas Kaufmann's “E lucevan le stelle”
Tenor Jonas Kaufmann sings Cavaradossi’s Act III aria, “E lucevan le stelle” from Puccini’s “Tosca.”
Great Performances at the Met: Jonas Kaufmann in Concert
The superstar tenor sings a program of classic arias from the Baroque interior of the historic Polling Abbey located in the Bavarian countryside outside Munich, Germany. Selections from this performance include “Nessun dorma” from “Turandot,” “E lucevan le stelle” from “Tosca,” “Ah! lève-toi, soleil” from “Roméo et Juliette,” “La fleur que tu m’avais jetée” and many more.
Andra Day & Lee Daniels on Billie Holiday
Andra Day and Lee Daniels discuss "The United States vs. Billie Holiday," the Civil Rights Movement, and systemic racism in America.
George Clooney's Acceptance Speech
Career achievement award winner, George Clooney, speaks about age, experience, the industry, and his family.
Movies for Grownups Awards with AARP The Magazine Preview
Watch actors and filmmakers as they are honored for creating films that resonate with older viewers in this star-studded awards ceremony. Celebrating movies that matter, the Awards champion movies for grownups, by grownups.
Renée Fleming Sings “O mio babbino caro”
Soprano Renée Fleming sings Lauretta’s aria from Puccini’s “Gianni Schicchi” at the historic Dumbarton Oaks estate in Washington, D.C.
Great Performances at the Met: Renée Fleming in Concert
Experience the beloved American soprano perform arias by Puccini and Massenet to selections by Handel and Korngold from the intimate music salon of Dumbarton Oaks in Washington, D.C.
The Magic of Horowitz Preview
Experience legendary pianist Vladimir Horowitz’s 1986 Russian homecoming for a sold-out concert of personal favorites, featuring commentary from former manager Peter Gelb and virtuoso pianists Martha Argerich and Daniil Trifonov.
Horowitz Performs Rachmaninov's Opus 32 No. 12
The esteemed pianist performs with commentary from Met Opera's General Manager, Peter Gelb, on his relationship with Rachmaninov.
Horowitz's Piano "Pyrotechnics"
Watch Horowitz perform his self-described piano "pyrotechnics" as he plays Rachmaninov's "Polka de V.R."
About Act II of Tosca
Antonio Pappano discusses the power and impact of Act II of Puccini's "Tosca" and how opera is about more than a singer's voice.
Maria Callas' "Vissi d'Arte"
Watch Maria Callas' stellar performance of the heartwrenching and classic Tosca aria "Vissi d'Arte." Antonio Pappano, Music Director of the Royal Opera House in London, speaks on the state of Callas' voice and life.
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