Dionne Warwick performs "Then Came You"
Five-time GRAMMY winner Dionne Warwick performs "Then Came You".
GRAMMY Salute to Music Legends 2017® Preview
In collaboration with the Recording Academy®, Great Performances presents Grammy Salute To Music Legends 2017®, the second annual all-star concert offering a spotlight for the Academy’s 2017 Special Merit Awards recipients. The celebration, led by Paul Shaffer as musical director, was recorded at New York’s Beacon Theatre.
Shirley Caesar performs "Jesus, I Love Calling Your Name"
Twelve-time GRAMMY winner Kirk Franklin talks about Lifetime Achievement Award honoree Shirley Caesar, who performs "Jesus, I Love Calling Your Name" at the “GRAMMY Salute To Music Legends 2017™” and expresses gratitude for receiving the honor.
Andra Day performs "Mississippi Goddam"
Past GRAMMY nominee Andra Day performs "Mississippi Goddam" in a tribute to Lifetime Achievement Award honoree Nina Simone at the “GRAMMY Salute To Music Legends 2017™” and discusses Simone’s impact.
The Velvet Underground Tribute: "I'm Waiting for the Man"
John Cale Band with Maureen “Moe” Tucker perform “I’m Waiting for The Man” at the “GRAMMY Salute To Music Legends 2017™.” John Cale and Maureen “Moe” Tucker are members of the Velvet Underground, one of this year's Lifetime Achievement Award honorees.
Dionne Warwick Performs "Then Came You"
Five-time GRAMMY winner Dionne Warwick performs "Then Came You" in a tribute to producer, arranger, and songwriter Thom Bell at the “GRAMMY Salute To Music Legends 2017™.” Bell is one of this year’s Trustees Awards recipients.
Charlie Wilson, Valerie Simpson, Vernon Reid perform
Charlie Wilson, Valerie Simpson, and Vernon Reid perform Sly Stone's "Dance to the Music" at the "GRAMMY Salute To Music Legends 2017™." Sly Stone is one of this year's Lifetime Achievement Award honorees.
Catherine Russell performs "Crazy Blues"
Past GRAMMY nominee Catherine Russell performs "Crazy Blues" in a tribute to recording executive, A&R man, and music publisher Ralph S. Peer at the “GRAMMY Salute To Music Legends 2017™.” Peer is one of this year’s Trustees Awards recipients.
Guantanamera | Havana Time Machine
The Mavericks, with guests vocalist Lisset Diaz of Sweet Lizzy Project, vocalist Ivette Cepedea, Eliades Ochoa on guitar, and Roberto Fonseca on piano, perform "Guantanamera" to a lively crowd in Havana, Cuba. Great Performances and Latino Public Broadcasting’s VOCES present Havana Time Machine on Friday October 6 at 9/8c on PBS.
Music Education in Cuba: After the Revolution
After the Cuban Revolution, an excellent music education system formed in Cuba. Musicality is a key component of Cuban culture, and learning begins at a very young age. Great Performances and Latino Public Broadcasting’s VOCES present Havana Time Machine, now streaming.
Music Education in Cuba: Yanet the Cellist
Yanet, a cello student at the Instituto Superior de Arte (ISA) / The University of Arts of Cuba, juxtaposes her classical music studies with playing pop and rock music in the Sweet Lizzy Project. Great Performances and Latino Public Broadcasting’s VOCES present Havana Time Machine, now streaming.
Music Education in Cuba: Gavilan Twins
Talented twins Adriana and Andrea Gavilan share their passion for playing the piano and singing. The twins attend a music school in Cuba. Great Performances and Latino Public Broadcasting’s VOCES present Havana Time Machine, now streaming.
Quizás Quizás Quizás | Havana Time Machine
Acclaimed Cuban singer Ivette Cepeda performs "Quizás Quizás Quizás" with Raul Malo. Great Performances and Latino Public Broadcasting’s VOCES present Havana Time Machine on Friday October 6 at 9/8c on PBS.
Siboney | Havana Time Machine
Singer Raul Malo performs “Siboney” with Eliades Ochoa’s band. Ochoa is best known for his work in the Grammy-winning Cuban ensemble Buena Vista Social. Club. Great Performances and Latino Public Broadcasting’s VOCES present Havana Time Machine on Friday October 6 at 9PM on PBS. Singer Raul Malo of The Mavericks explores his Cuban heritage in this breakthrough performance documentary.
Havana Time Machine - Preview
Great Performances and Latino Public Broadcasting’s VOCES present Havana Time Machine on Friday October 6 at 9PM on PBS. Singer Raul Malo of The Mavericks explores his Cuban heritage in this breakthrough performance documentary. Eliades Ochoa, Ivette Cepeda, Roberto Fonseca, and the Sweet Lizzy Project join the music star in an historical and musical journey through present-day Cuba.
Act III Duet
Erin Morley and Elīna Garanča sing Sophie and Octavian's final Der Rosenkavalier duet. Renée Fleming performs one of her greatest signature roles, The Marschallin, in Der Rosenkavalier on the season finale of Great Performances at the Met. Elīna Garanča plays Octavian, the impulsive young title character. The opera was conducted by Sebastian Weigle and directed by Robert Carsen.
Act II Duet
Erin Morley and Elīna Garanča sing in the Presentation of the Rose scene. Renée Fleming performs one of her greatest signature roles, The Marschallin, in Der Rosenkavalier on the season finale of Great Performances at the Met. Elīna Garanča plays Octavian, the impulsive young title character. The opera was conducted by Sebastian Weigle and directed by Robert Carsen.
GP at the Met: Der Rosenkavalier - Preview
Renée Fleming performs one of her greatest signature roles, The Marschallin, in Der Rosenkavalier on the season finale of Great Performances at the Met. Elīna Garanča plays Octavian, the impulsive young title character. The opera was conducted by Sebastian Weigle and directed by Robert Carsen.
O mio rimorso | GMET: La Traviata
Michael Fabiano sings Alfredo's Act II cabaletta from La Traviata. Sonya Yoncheva reprises her widely praised interpretation of the heroine Violetta Valéry in Verdi’s La Traviata. Michael Fabiano is her lover, Alfredo, Thomas Hampson, in one of his most acclaimed Met roles, returns as Alfredo’s protective father, Giorgio Germont. San Francisco Opera Music Director Nicola Luisotti conducts.
Addio del passato | GMET: La Traviata
Sonya Yoncheva sings Violetta’s Act III aria from La Traviata. Sonya Yoncheva reprises her widely praised interpretation of the heroine Violetta Valéry in Verdi’s La Traviata. Michael Fabiano is her lover, Alfredo, Thomas Hampson, in one of his most acclaimed Met roles, returns as Alfredo’s protective father, Giorgio Germont. San Francisco Opera Music Director Nicola Luisotti conducts.
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