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.

Tom Hiddleston talks about the important role social media has played in connection with The Hollow Crown.

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.

Witness Ben Whishaw’s performance as Richard in this television adaptation of Shakespeare’s play.

David Daniels and Natalie Dessay star in David McVicar‘s innovative production of Handel’s most popular opera.

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.

Tenor Michael Schade performs Verdi's "La mia letizia infonderer" at Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night Concert 2013.

The works of Wagner and Verdi are featured in the beloved concert from Vienna’s Schönbrunn Palace Gardens.

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).

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.

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).

Joyce DiDonato (Mary), Elza van den Heever (Elizabeth), Matthew Polenzani (Leciester) perform the Act I finale from Donizetti's "Maria Stuarda."

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).

Fabio Luisi conducts the five-act tragedy, which stars Deborah Voigt as Cassandra, Susan Graham as Dido, and Bryan Hymel as Aeneas. "Les Troyens" airs Sunday, June 30, 2013 at 12 p.m.

A monumental tale, both epic and intimate. Verdi's Aida airs Sunday, June 9 at 12 pm on PBS (check local listings).

Tony Award-winning director Michael Mayer (Spring Awakening) makes his Met debut with a new production of Verdi’s Rigoletto. The new staging moves the opera’s tragic events from a decadent 16th-century Italian court to the glitzy, depraved setting of the Las Vegas strip circa 1960. Great Performances at the Met: Rigoletto airs Friday, May 17 at 9 p.m. (check local listings)

The Met’s new production of Un Ballo in Maschera, Verdi's classic drama of political intrigue and thwarted romance airs Sunday, May 5 at 12pm (check local listings).

Famed choreographer Paul Taylor reflects on the genesis and ideas behind his works Brandenburgs and Beloved Renegade. Featuring footage from the GREAT PERFORMANCES production of Paul Taylor Dance Company in Paris, dancers from the company reveal their thoughts on the work and discuss the many challenges and rewards that come with performing these two signature dances from the Paul Taylor canon.

Two performances by famed choreographer Paul Taylor: Brandenburgs, set to Bach, and Beloved Renegade, set to the music of Francis Poulenc.

La Clemenza di Tito, Mozart’s final opera seria, with Barbara Frittoli, El?na Garan?a, and Giuseppe Filianoti airs on Great Performances at the Met Sunday, April 14 at 12 noon on PBS (check local listings).