Music Mentors
Backstage at the GRAMMY Salute to Music Legends 2018®, we asked presenters who they consider their musical mentors.
GP at the Met: Cendrillon Official Trailer
Experience Massenet’s Cinderella with Joyce DiDonato in the title role, Alice Coote as Prince Charming, Kathleen Kim as the Fairy Godmother, and Stephanie Blythe as Madame de la Haltière. Bertrand de Billy conducts Laurent Pelly’s production.
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.
A Cinderella Story
Cendrillon is the story we know in America as "Cinderella." Opera star Joyce DiDonato explains why this classic tale continues to resonate with audiences and unique aspects in Massenet's opera.
"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.
"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.
"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.
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.
"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.
“Quando le sere al placido”
Upon reading Luisa's letter, Rodolfo, played by Piotr Beczała, recalls the happier times he shared with his love.
"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.
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.
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.
“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.
“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.
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