The Groundbreaking Ceremony of Lincoln Center
With remarks by Leonard Bernstein and President Eisenhower, plus music by the New York Philharmonic, Juilliard Chorus, and the Metropolitan Opera, ground broke on Lincoln Center.
The Chandeliers - How an Accident Became Art
Architect Kyna Leski breaks down her father's story on how a wonderful accident while drawing the chandeliers became one of the most aesthetically pleasing additions to The Opera House.
Leontyne Price on Opening the Metropolitan Opera
Soprano Leontyne Price recalls being chosen to open The Opera House with the premiere of Samuel Barber’s Antony and Cleopatra in 1966.
A Broken Stage for Opening Night
What do you do when a giant turntable designed to move an army on stage for opening night doesn't work?
The Opera House - Preview
Explore the rich history of the Met Opera’s Lincoln Center home and the cultural life of 1950s-60s New York City. Features famed soprano Leontyne Price, the Met’s general manager Rudolf Bing, city planner Robert Moses and architect Wallace Harrison.
Sonya Yoncheva and Michael Fabiano sing
Sonya Yoncheva as Mimì and Michael Fabiano as Rodolfo sing "O soave fanciulla" from Puccini's La Bohème.
La Boheme Trailer
See the classic Puccini opera starring Sonya Yoncheva as Mimì and Michael Fabiano as Rodolfo. In 1830s Paris, the budding romances of two couples are tested by jealousy, poverty and illness. Marco Armiliato conducts.
L’Elisir d’Amore: “Quanto amore”
Season 12 of Great Performances at the Met continues Sunday, April 29 at 12:00 p.m. on PBS (check local listings) with Donizetti’s classic comic opera L’Elisir d’Amore. Pretty Yende portrays the feisty Adina, opposite Matthew Polenzani as Nemorino, with Davide Luciano as Belcore and Ildebrando D’Arcangelo as Dulcamara.
L’Elisir d’Amore: " Una Furtiva Lagrima"
Season 12 of Great Performances at the Met continues Sunday, April 29 at 12:00 p.m. on PBS (check local listings) with Donizetti’s classic comic opera L’Elisir d’Amore. Pretty Yende portrays the feisty Adina, opposite Matthew Polenzani as Nemorino, with Davide Luciano as Belcore and Ildebrando D’Arcangelo as Dulcamara.
#thatPower
Special guests Eva Simons, Pia Mia and Lydia Lucy (The Voice UK) join will.i.am for dynamic performances of “Scream & Shout,” “#thatPower,” “Heartbreaker” and more in this one-night-only concert experience. will.i.am chose his second hometown of London for this special event.
Will.i.am, Taboo & apl.de.ap sing "Where Is the Love?"
Award-winning artist, writer and producer will.i.am reunites with Taboo and apl.de.ap of the Black Eyed Peas on stage and performs the hit song “Where Is The Love? with Lydia Lucy (The Voice UK).
will.i.am and Friends Featuring the Black Eyed Peas Preview
International superstar will.i.am performs from London’s historic Royal Albert Hall in a one-night-only concert event. The award-winning artist, writer and producer reunites with members of the Black Eyed Peas plus special guests Pia Mia, Eva Simons and Lydia Lucy. Will.i.am and Friends Featuring the Black Eyed - Landmarks Live in Concert premieres April 20 at 10PM on PBS (check local listings).
GP at the Met: L’Elisir d’Amore - Preview
Donizetti’s comedy charms with Pretty Yende as Adina and Matthew Polenzani as Nemorino. The poor country boy Nemorino wins the love of wealthy and beautiful Adina with the help of a magic elixir. Susanna Phillips hosts.
Thomas Adès Discusses Influences for The Exterminating Angel
Composer and Conductor Thomas Adès and Librettist and Director Tom Cains discuss the influences for The Exterminating Angel, including the classic Luis Buñuel film. They also analyze the opera's dramatic music, set and costumes.
GP at the Met: Exterminating Angel - Preview
Season 12 of Great Performances at the Met continues on PBS on Sunday, March 25, with the American premiere of Thomas Adès’s The Exterminating Angel, a surreal fantasy about a dinner party from which the guests can’t escape. The Exterminating Angel was inspired by the classic Luis Buñuel film of the same name, and stars John Tomlinson and Alice Coote. Mezzo-soprano Susan Graham is the host.
Helen Mirren Receives Career Achievement Honor
Helen Mirren receives the Career Achievement Honor at AARP's 17th Annual Movies For Grownups Awards. Mirren, an Academy ®, Golden Globe®, Emmy®, Tony®, BAFTA® & Olivier® Award-winning actress accepted Movies for Grownups’® highest honor on Monday, Feb. 5, 2018, at the Beverly Wilshire, Beverly Hills.
Laurie Metcalf wins Best Supporting Actress
Laurie Metcalf wins Best Supporting Actress for Lady Bird at AARP's 17th Annual Movies For Grownups Awards. Available to viewers for the first time ever, Great Performances presents the broadcast premiere of the Movies for Grownups Awards® with AARP the Magazine on Friday, February 23 at 9 p.m. on PBS, pbs.org/gperf and PBS apps.
Movies for Grownups® Awards with AARP the Magazine | Preview
This year’s 17th annual Movies for Grownups® Awards with AARP the Magazine will be broadcast for the first time ever. Co-produced by Great Performances, the awards premiere Friday, February 23 at 9PM on PBS (check local listings), pbs.org/gperf and PBS apps. Award-winning film and stage actor Alan Cumming hosted the star-studded evening at the Beverly Wilshire, Beverly Hills on February 5.
Nas on Performing at the Kennedy Center
Critically acclaimed hip-hop artist Nas describes his experiences writing "Illmatic" in the projects of NYC and performing it twenty years later at the Kennedy Center. Great Performances — Nas Live From the Kennedy Center: Classical Hip-Hop captures the energy and nostalgia of this collaborative performance and premieres nationwide Friday, February 2 at 9PM on PBS (check local listings).
Nas on Collaborating with the National Symphony Orchestra
Nas reflects on partnering with the Kennedy Center to perform a symphonic version of "Illmatic" with the National Symphony Orchestra. Steven Reineke discusses branching out into hip-hop and rap for the first time as a classical orchestra conductor. Great Performances — Nas Live From the Kennedy Center: Classical Hip-Hop premieres nationwide Friday, February 2 at 9PM on PBS (check local listings).
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