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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 E2

1h 13m

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.

Bel Canto the Opera From Lyric Opera of Chicago

30s

Bel Canto the Opera from Lyric Opera of Chicago Comes to Great Performances. Lyric’s creative consultant, soprano Renée Fleming, hosts the opera, which she curated from its inception.

From Vienna: The New Year's Celebration 2017 - Preview

30s

Stage and screen legend Julie Andrews returns for the eighth time to host the festive annual New Year's celebration with the Vienna Philharmonic, under the direction of Gustavo Dudamel, from Vienna's Musikverein. The Vienna Philharmonic and soloists of the Vienna State Ballet return for the beloved annual tradition against the joyful backdrop of the scenic city.

The Hollow Crown: The Wars of the Roses | Richard III

30s

Richard III is the third of three parts in The Hollow Crown: The Wars of the Roses. Richard III, the most notorious of Shakespeare’s kings, manipulates his way through the court on a ruthless path to the throne. But after Richard’s defeat at the battle of Bosworth Field, the Houses of Lancaster and York unite, bringing the Wars of the Roses and a tumultuous period of civil strife to an end.

Shakespeare Live! - To Be or Not to Be

59s

British actor Paapa Essiedu and star of the Royal Shakespeare Company's Hamlet gets some unsolicited advice about performing the role. Tim Minchin, Benedict Cumberbatch, David Tennant, Rory Kinnear, Sir Ian McKellen, Dame Judi Dench, and Prince Charles himself all give it a try.

Shakespeare Live!

30s

The star-studded Shakespeare Live! from the Royal Shakespeare Company salutes the Bard across multiple genres. This celebratory event, hosted by David Tennant and Catherine Tate, features Benedict Cumberbatch, Judi Dench, Helen Mirren, Rufus Wainwright, Joseph Fiennes, and many more.

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