Anthony Roth Costanzo Sings "Hymn to the Sun" from Akhnaten
Anthony Roth Costanzo as Akhnaten performs an excerpt from the Act II aria, "Hymn to the Sun," at the Metropolitan Opera.
GP at the Met: Akhnaten
Experience composer Philip Glass’ visionary masterpiece portraying the impact of the Egyptian Pharaoh Akhnaten as he rises to the throne. Stars Anthony Roth Costanzo in the title role. Karen Kamensek conducts.
Christine Goerke sings "In questia reggia"
Christine Goerke, as the princess Turandot, sings an excerpt from Act II of Puccini’s “Turandot.”
Yusif Eyvazov sings "Nessun dorma"
Renowned Azerbaijani tenor Yusif Eyvazov sings Calàf's aria from the final act of Puccini's opera "Turandot."
GP at the Met: Turandot
In an ancient mythical China, three riddles dictate who wins Turandot's heart and who loses their lives. Calàf is one of many to take on the challenge.
In Memoriam: Mirella Freni
GREAT PERFORMANCES mourns the passing of Mirella Freni, one of the preeminent lyric sopranos of her generation who memorably starred in several GREAT PERFORMANCES opera presentations. In this clip from Mozart’s “The Marriage of Figaro,” Freni sings Susanna’s Act IV aria “Deh vieni, non tardar.”
GP at the Met: Madama Butterfly
Soprano Hui He plays the tragic title role with tenor Bruce Sledge as the naval officer who abandons her in Puccini’s classic masterpiece. Pier Giorgio Morandi conducts Anthony Minghella’s sweeping production.
Hui He's Libretto-Act II
Madama Butterfly sings this hopeful libretto, while holding the hands of Suzuki and her son, announcing Pinkerton's return to Japan.
"Un bel dì"
Despite Suzuki's doubts, Hui He (Cio-Cio-San) sings the classic aria imaging Pinkerton's return to Japan and their reunion as a family.
Conan O'Brien Roasts Adam Sandler
When Adam Sandler comes up too early to accept his award for Best Actor in "Uncut Gems," Conan O'Brien roasts him.
Movies for Grownups Awards 2020 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.
Annette Bening's Acceptance Speech
Career achievement award winner, Annette Bening, speaks about making films, the creative process and the importance of education.
Laura Dern Accepts the Award for Best Supporting Actress
Laura Dern accepts the award for Best Supporting Actress for her role as divorce lawyer, Nora, in "Marriage Story."
GP at the Met: Manon
Manon prepares to enter a convent when she's struck by love at first sight with Chevalier des Grieux. It's unclear if he can hold her attention when her true loves are wealth and glamour.
Lisette Oropesa Sings Manon's "Gavotte"
Lisette Oropesa as Manon tells a group of gentleman that they should all revel in youth, while they still have it.
Beethoven's Sheet Music Returns Home
A mysterious woman who seems to have fallen out of time collects Beethoven's lost sheet music which has been scattered across Austria. She returns the pages to their rightful home in the collections of the Austrian National Library in Vienna.
Strauss' "The Beautiful Blue Danube"
Ring in the New Year with Hugh Bonneville and the Vienna Philharmonic as they perform Johann Strauss Jr.'s classic waltz, "The Beautiful Blue Danube," conducted by Andris Nelsons.
Strauss' "Radetzky March"
Clap along with the Vienna Philharmonic and conductor Andris Nelsons to the annual fan favorite, Johann Strauss Sr.'s "Radetzky March."
From Vienna: The New Year’s Celebration 2020 Preview
Celebrate 2020 with the Vienna Philharmonic at the Musikverein. Under the baton of guest conductor Andris Nelsons and featuring the Vienna State Ballet, the orchestra will play the waltzes of Strauss. PBS favorite Hugh Bonneville returns as host.
David Foster's "Something to Shout About"
With David Foster on piano and Katharine McPhee singing the couple performs "Something to Shout About," from Foster's musical about Betty Boop.
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