Ato Blankson-Wood Performs Hamlet's "To be, or not to be"
Ato Blankson-Wood performs Hamlet's famous "To be, or not to be" soliloquy during the Public Theater's production.
Great Performances at the Met: Nabucco Preview
Ancient Babylon comes to life in this production of Verdi’s early masterpiece. Baritone George Gagnidze makes his Met role debut as the imperious king Nabucco, alongside soprano Liudmyla Monastyrska reprising her turn as his vengeful daughter, Abigaille. Daniele Callegari conducts and Angel Blue hosts.
George Gagnidze and Liudmyla Monastyrska in "Nabucco"
George Gagnidze and Liudmyla Monastyrska perform “Oh, di qual’onta aggravasi" in "Nabucco."
Now Hear This "The Composer is Yoo" Preview
Follow host Scott Yoo’s journey to compose a piece of music for the first time. Seeking counsel from other composers, Yoo revisits his heritage in search of ideas, performs landmark pieces for inspiration and ultimately tests his work in progress.
Scott Yoo Meets With Augusta Read Thomas About Composing
Scott Yoo meets with American composer Augusta Read Thomas to discuss the first draft of his composition, and with her help, gets out of his creative rut.
Yumi Kurosawa Performs "Lucky Stars" on the Koto
Koto player Yumi Kurosawa and violinist Scott Yoo perform her piece "Lucky Stars"
Now Hear This "Old Friends" Preview
Explore how virtuosos become maestros and discover their guiding principles through host Scott Yoo’s long friendships with Grammy winner Yo-Yo Ma, pianist Richard Kogan and violinist Lynn Chang.
Yo-Yo Ma Performs "Spiegel im Spiegel"
Yo-Yo Ma performs a section of Arvo Pärt's "Spiegel im Spiegel," with images provided by the James Webb telescope.
The Friendship of Yo-Yo Ma, Richard Kogan, and Lynn Chang
Yo-Yo Ma, Dr. Richard Kogan and Lynn Chang discuss meeting each other at Harvard University, and how they have maintained their friendship after 50 years.
Now Hear This "Virtuosos" Preview
Explore the work of two legendary virtuosos, Niccolò Paganini and Robert Johnson, along with stars of today, Augustin Hadelich and Keb' Mo'. Joined by Cirque du Soleil acrobats, discover the secrets of being a virtuoso.
Niccolò Paganini Descendent Debunks Family Rumors
Host Scott Yoo meets with the great-great-great grandson of Niccolò Paganini to discuss the famed virtuoso's life.
Behind the Scenes with Cirque du Soleil's Band
Follow Scott Yoo as he goes behind the scenes of Cirque du Soleil for a session with the circus' music director, Aaron Guidry.
Now Hear This "Rising Stars" Preview
Visit Juilliard Pre-College with Scott Yoo to play with some of tomorrow’s virtuosos and travel to Singapore to meet rising star, Chloe Chua, who reminds Yoo of the dedication and passion required to prepare for a professional career.
Nine-year-old Wilson Liu Performs Prokofiev's Prelude
Nine-year-old pianist Wilson Liu, a student at the Juilliard Pre-College program, performs Prokofiev's Prelude Op. 12, No. 7.
Chloe Chua & Scott Yoo Perform the Ling Ling Violin Workout
Rising violinist Chloe Chua takes Scott Yoo through her practice routine, and then shows him how to do TwoSet Violin's Ling Ling workout.
GMET: Florencia en el Amazonas Preview
Inspired by the magical realism of Gabriel García Márquez, Mexican composer Daniel Catán’s 1996 opera tells the story of an opera diva who returns to her native South America to perform at the legendary opera house of Manaus—and to search for her lost lover, who has vanished into the jungle. Starring soprano Ailyn Pérez, Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts Mary Zimmerman’s new production.
Ailyn Pérez in "Florencia en el Amazonas"
Ailyn Pérez and Greer Grimsley perform an excerpt from “Buenos días. Despierta usted temprano.”
Great Performances at the Met: Dead Man Walking Preview
Experience Ivo van Hove’s production of composer Jake Heggie’s opera in its Met premiere. With a libretto by Terrence McNally, Joyce DiDonato stars as Sister Helen based on the real-life memoir about her fight for the soul of a condemned murderer.
Joyce DiDonato and Ryan McKinny in "Dead Man Walking"
Joyce DiDonato and Ryan McKinny the Act II aria from the Met's "Dead Man Walking."
Jelly Roll Performs "Bartender's Blues"
Rapper and singer Jelly Roll performs George Jones' "Bartender's Blues."
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