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Great Performances

Arts and Music Series / 6 Seasons

Great Performances brings the best in the performing arts from across America and around the world to a US television audience. It presents a diverse programming portfolio of classical music, opera, popular song, musical theater, dance, drama, and performance documentaries.

Watch Latest: S52 E5

1h 25m / TV-G

Symphony in C - NYC Ballet Symphony in C

2m 3s

New York City Ballet Symphony in C is part two of a two-part special featuring four ballets by NYCB co-founder George Balanchine set to the music of French composers. Part two airs on Friday, February 24 at 9PM on PBS (check local listings). Both programs are hosted by NYCB Ballet Master in Chief Peter Martins.

Sonatine - NYC Ballet Symphony in C

1m 28s

New York City Ballet Symphony in C is part two of a two-part special featuring four ballets by NYCB co-founder George Balanchine set to the music of French composers. Part two airs on Friday, February 24 at 9PM on PBS (check local listings). Both programs are hosted by NYCB Ballet Master in Chief Peter Martins.

New York City Ballet Symphony in C - Preview

30s

New York City Ballet Symphony in C is part two of a two-part special featuring four ballets by NYCB co-founder George Balanchine set to the music of French composers. Symphony in C opens with Ravel's Sonatine. Bizet's Symphony in C is the finale of the two-part special. Both programs are hosted by NYCB Ballet Master in Chief Peter Martins.

GP at the Met: Don Giovanni - Preview

31s

Charismatic baritone Simon Keenlyside stars as the title character in Don Giovanni, bringing his acclaimed interpretation of the role to Great Performances at the Met for the first time. Met Principal Conductor Fabio Luisi conducts Tony Award-winner Michael Grandage’s staging of Mozart’s masterpiece. The opera airs Sunday, February 19 at 12 p.m. on PBS (check local listings).

New York City Ballet in Paris - Preview

31s

New York City Ballet in Paris is the part one of a two-part special featuring four ballets by NYCB co-founder George Balanchine set to the music of French composers. The program opens with Gounod's Walpurgisnacht Ballet and culminates with Ravel's La Valse. Both programs are hosted by NYCB Ballet Master in Chief Peter Martins.

Ravel's La Valse | NYC Ballet in Paris

55s

NYC Ballet in Paris, an all-Balanchine performance, culminates with Ravel's La Valse. New York City Ballet in Paris is the part one of a two-part special featuring four ballets by NYCB co-founder George Balanchine set to the music of French composers. Part one airs on Friday, February 17 at 9PM on PBS (check local listings). Both programs are hosted by NYCB Ballet Master in Chief Peter Martins.

Gounod's Walpurgisnacht Ballet | NYC Ballet in Paris

51s

NYC Ballet in Paris, an all-Balanchine performance, opens with Gounod's Walpurgisnacht Ballet. New York City Ballet in Paris is the part one of a two-part special featuring four ballets by NYCB co-founder George Balanchine set to the music of French composers. Part one airs on Friday, February 17 at 9PM (check local listings). Both programs are hosted by NYCB Ballet Master in Chief Peter Martins.

Peter Martins Interview with Paula Zahn

10m 34s

Paula Zahn interviews Peter Martins, Ballet Master in Chief of the New York City Ballet. Martins will host a two-part special featuring four ballets by NYCB co-founder George Balanchine to the music of French composers. New York City Ballet in Paris & New York City Ballet Symphony in C air on consecutive Fridays - February 17 and February 24 at 9PM on PBS (check local listings).

Crushin' It | Brad Paisley at WVU

2m 25s

Brad Paisley sings "Crushin' It" at Mountaineer Field, his favorite WV landmark. Brad Paisley – Landmarks Live in Concert continues the new arts strand on Friday, January 27 at 9PM on PBS (check local listings). Each Landmarks Live in Concert special features an artist or band performing at a legendary destination of personal significance. Chad Smith of the Red How Chili Peppers hosts the series.

Country Nation | Brad Paisley at WVU

2m 51s

Brad Paisley performs Country Nation at WVU's Mountaineer Field. Brad Paisley – Landmarks Live in Concert continues the new arts strand on Friday, January 27 at 9PM on PBS (check local listings). Each Landmarks Live in Concert special features an artist or band performing at a legendary destination of personal significance. Chad Smith of the Red Hot Chili Peppers hosts the series.

American Saturday Night | Brad Paisley at WVU

2m 27s

Brad Paisley performs "American Saturday Night" at WVU's Mountaineer Field. Brad Paisley – Landmarks Live in Concert continues the new arts strand on Friday, January 27 at 9PM on PBS (check local listings). Each Landmarks Live in Concert special features an artist or band performing at a legendary destination of personal significance. Chad Smith of the Red Hot Chili Peppers hosts the series.

Brad Paisley – Landmarks Live in Concert Preview

30s

Country music superstar Brad Paisley returns to his roots in the beautiful Appalachian Mountains for a special outdoor concert at West Virginia University. As the hit-maker behind 23 number one singles and the winner of just about every Country music award imaginable, Brad brings his unique skills as a singer songwriter, guitarist and entertainer back to his home state.

Circle Line | Alicia Keys - Landmarks Live

1m

Alicia Keys discusses performing a spontaneous concert on the Circle Line with Chad Smith of the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Landmarks Live in Concert debuts on Friday January 20 at 9PM (check local listings) with Grammy Award-winning artist, Alicia Keys. A native New Yorker, Keys performs in notable NYC locations, including the world famous Circle Line harbor tour and Harlem’s Apollo Theater.

Alicia Keys on The Apollo Theater

1m 49s

Alicia Keys describes The Apollo Theater's significance as a New York City landmark. Landmarks Live in Concert debuts on Friday January 20 at 9PM (check local listings) with Grammy Award-winning artist, Alicia Keys. A native New Yorker, Keys performs in notable NYC locations, including the world famous Circle Line harbor tour and Harlem’s Apollo Theater.

Alicia Keys on the Power of Music

1m 42s

Alicia Keys speaks about her latest album, "Here," and the power of music with Chad Smith of the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Landmarks Live in Concert debuts on Friday January 20 at 9PM (check local listings) with Grammy Award-winning artist, Alicia Keys. A native New Yorker, Keys performs in notable NYC locations, including the world famous Circle Line harbor tour and Harlem’s Apollo Theater.

New York City Love | Alicia Keys - Landmarks Live in Concert

2m 15s

Alicia Keys, a native New Yorker, speaks with Chad Smith of the Red Hot Chili Peppers about how the city has shaped her life. Landmarks Live in Concert debuts on Friday January 20 at 9PM (check local listings) with Grammy Award-winning artist, Alicia Keys. A native New Yorker, Keys performs in notable NYC locations, including the world famous Circle Line harbor tour and Harlem’s Apollo Theater.

The Gospel | Alicia Keys - Landmarks Live

1m 7s

Alicia Keys discusses the song "The Gospel" from her new album "Here" with Chad Smith of The Red Hot Chili Peppers. Landmarks Live in Concert debuts on Friday January 20 at 9PM (check local listings) with Grammy Award-winning artist, Alicia Keys. A native New Yorker, Keys performs in notable NYC locations, including the world famous Circle Line harbor tour and Harlem’s Apollo Theater.

Great Art in Dark Times | Alicia Keys - Landmarks Live

46s

Alicia Keys and Chad Smith of The Red Hot Chili Peppers explore the idea that great art can come from dark times. Landmarks Live in Concert debuts on Friday January 20 at 9PM (check local listings) with Grammy Award-winning artist, Alicia Keys. A native New Yorker, Keys performs in notable NYC locations, including the world famous Circle Line harbor tour and Harlem’s Apollo Theater.

Alicia Keys – Landmarks Live in Concert Preview

30s

The series premieres with a native New Yorker from Hell’s Kitchen, Grammy Award-winning artist, Alicia Keys. Her collaboration with Jay Z, “Empire State of Mind,” instantly became the City’s newest anthem. In this debut Landmarks Live special recorded over a one-year period, Alicia’s love affair with New York continues as she performs in notable locations all around the city.

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