Great Performances

The world of classical performing arts is brought to the comfort of your living room.

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Episodes

  • Now Hear This "Boccherini: Night Music"

    Explore Boccherini’s love for Madrid through a musical night tour of the city with Scott Yoo.
  • Great Performances at the Met: Les Contes d'Hoffmann

    Benjamin Bernheim performs the title role of the tormented poet.
  • The Magic of Nureyev

    Experience Rudolf Nureyev’s legendary production of “Swan Lake” co-starring Margot Fonteyn.
  • Now Hear This “Chopin’s Polish Heart”

    Explore Chopin’s musical evolution from Poland to Paris with Scott Yoo and pianist Jan Lisiecki.
  • Great Performances at the Met: Grounded

    Follow a fighter pilot who operates a drone in a high-tech world battling both war and motherhood.
  • Andrea Bocelli 30th – The Celebration

    Experience the world-renowned Italian tenor’s 30th anniversary concert.
  • Movies for Grownups® Awards 2025 with AARP The Magazine

    AARP’s Movies for Grownups hosted by Alan Cumming.
  • Henry Mancini 100 at the Hollywood Bowl

    Celebrate the centennial birthday of composer Henry Mancini with Michael Bublé and more.

About Great Performances

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.

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