Dies Irae
The Met Orchestra and Chorus perform "Dies Irae" in Great Performances - Verdi's Requiem: The Met Remembers 9/11. Stream this program in its entirety until September 26.
Great Performances – Verdi’s Requiem: The Met Remembers 9/11
Honor the 20th anniversary of the September 11 attacks with this special performance hosted by Misty Copeland and led by Met Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin featuring soloists Ailyn Pérez, Michelle DeYoung, Matthew Polenzani and Eric Owens.
Yannick - An Artist’s Journey Preview
Experience the music director of the Metropolitan Opera’s meteoric rise to become one of the most acclaimed and sought-after music directors of his generation in this documentary from cinema verité filmmaker Susan Froemke.
Musical Rehearsal for "Dialogues des Carmélites"
Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts an early rehearsal for the Met Opera's production "Dialogues des Carmélites." Working with the cast, Yannick explores the meaning of the song "Ave Maria" and what the prayer means to the characters in that moment of the opera.
Sonya Yoncheva in Concert Preview
Enjoy the talent of Bulgarian soprano Sonya Yoncheva as she performs arias by Verdi, Puccini and more from the Baroque Library in Schussenried Cloister in southwest Germany accompanied by Julien Quentin on piano.
Yannick Reminisces About His Musical Childhood
Yannick Nézet-Séguin reminisces about his artistic upbringing and how he fell in love with music. Showing an affinity towards art of all kinds at a young age, Yannick began to become fascinated by music and conducting through his involvement in the choir at his local church.
Sonya Yoncheva Sings “Hymne à l’amour.”
Sonya Yoncheva sings Marguerite Monnot and Édith Piaf’s “Hymne à l’amour," accompanied by Julien Quentin from the Schussenried Cloister in Germany.
Vienna Summer Night Concert 2021 Preview
Enjoy the Vienna Philharmonic’s annual summer night concert with pianist Igor Levit under the direction of guest conductor Daniel Harding at Austria’s Schönbrunn Palace.
Vienna Philharmonic Performs Bernstein's "Somewhere."
The Vienna Philharmonic Performs Leonard Bernstein's "Somewhere" from "Symphonic Dances from West Side Story." This second dance within the series imagines a happier, fantasy world in which the two teenage gangs can live united in friendship.
Highlights from Radvanovsky & Beczala in Concert
Soprano Sondra Radvanovsky and tenor Piotr Beczała perform a wode array of dramatic arias and duets from Germany's Historische Stadthalle Wuppertal.
The Party Audition
Aspiring dancer Victoria Page auditions for impresario Boris Lermontov at a party. As Page and aspiring pianist Julian Caster vie for the impresario's attention, they soon find that their talents are best used when combined, resulting in this awe inspiring piece.
"I Think An Empty Theatre is Exciting"
Broadway stars such as Carol Burnett, Robert Morse, Robert Redford and Elaine Stritch reminisce about what it was like to arrive to the theatre before their audiences in Rick McKay's "Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age."
Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age Preview
Explore the world of Broadway from 1959 through the early 1980s as recounted by the Broadway stars who lived through it. Written, directed and produced by the late filmmaker Rick McKay and hosted by two-time Tony Award nominee Jonathan Groff, the new documentary is the long-awaited sequel to McKay’s award-winning 2003 film "Broadway: The Golden Age – By the Legends Who Were There."
Carol Burnett Meets George Abbott
As a student, Carol Burnett predicted she would move to New York City and work with George Abbott. Watch as she remembers how losing out on one role led to her being cast in "Once Upon A Mattress," and meeting the famed director.
Diana Damrau and Joseph Calleja in Concert Preview
Met Opera Stars Diana Damrau and Joseph Calleja perform works by Verdi, Bizet, Rossini and more from the Royal Palace of Caserta in Italy, accompanied by Vincenzo Scalera on piano. Soprano Angel Blue hosts.
Diana Damrau & Joseph Calleja Perform Excerpts from "Tosca"
Soprano Diana Damrau and tenor Joseph Calleja perform "Non ti scordar di me" by Ernesto De Curtis and excerpts from Puccini's "Tosca" from the Royal Palace of Caserta.
Sheila E. Jams with the Raíces Jazz Orchestra
Sheila E. and the Raíces Jazz Orchestra come together for this once in a lifetime jam, featuring musicians from across the United States and Cuba.
Roots of Latin Jazz Preview
Celebrate the rhythms of Latin music with the Raices Jazz Orchestra and performances by GRAMMY-winning artists including Richard Bona and Anaadi. Hosted by Sheila E. A co-presentation of Great Performances and Latino Public Broadcasting’s VOCES.
Anaadi Performs "Mas Que Nada"
Anaadi and the Raíces Jazz Orchestra perform Jorge Ben's classic from his debut album "Samba Esquema Novo," called "Mas Que Nada."
Gloria Estefan on "Conga"
Gloria Estefan discusses the strong African roots of Cuban music and performs Miami Sound Machine's first hit single, "Conga."
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