Great Performances

Salome (Elza van den Heever) and Herod (Gerhard Siegel) sing an excerpt from the opera.

The beloved annual concert performed by Vienna Philharmonic in Schönbrunn Palace Park.

From the Schönbrunn Palace Park, Piotr Beczała performs "Nessun Dorma."

The Vienna Boys Choir performs "The Elves Song" from "The Rhine Nixies."

Conductor Joana Mallwitz makes her Met debut leading the cast in Mozart’s comic masterpiece.

Joshua Hopkins, Federica Lombardi, and Olga Kulchynska sing an excerpt from the Act II trio.

Lise Davidsen stars as Leonore in her second role this season of "Great Performances at the Met."

Lise Davidsen sings an excerpt from Leonore’s Act I aria in the final dress rehearsal.

Angel Blue makes her highly anticipated Met role debut as Aida.

Experience this Cole Porter classic musical starring Tony winner Stephanie J. Block.

Lise Davidsen stars in the title role and Met Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts.

Experience this musical by Conor McPherson featuring the music of Bob Dylan set in 1934 Minnesota.

Enjoy Tony winner David Henry Hwang’s Broadway comedy starring Daniel Dae Kim.

Check out the 2025 line-up for Broadway's Best.

Experience this Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning Broadway musical from London's Donmar Warehouse.

Discover Agustin Barrios’ rise from rural Paraguay to becoming a pioneering guitar composer.

Discover Rachmaninoff's reinvention as an American artist after losing everything in Russia.

Benjamin Bernheim performs the title role of the tormented poet.

Explore Boccherini’s love for Madrid through a musical night tour of the city with Scott Yoo.

Experience Rudolf Nureyev’s legendary production of “Swan Lake” co-starring Margot Fonteyn.

Journey to Poland, Spain and more in this season of Now Hear This.

Explore Chopin’s musical evolution from Poland to Paris with Scott Yoo and pianist Jan Lisiecki.

Follow a fighter pilot who operates a drone in a high-tech world battling both war and motherhood.

Experience the world-renowned Italian tenor’s 30th anniversary concert.

AARP’s Movies for Grownups hosted by Alan Cumming.

A series of profiles on the Avery Fisher Career Grant Award recipients.

Experience this annual beloved concert from the Golden Hall of the Musikverein.

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

Experience the music of Patsy Cline in a star-studded tribute concert featuring Wynonna and more.

Explore Peter Sellars' San Francisco Opera production of John Adams' "Girls of the Golden West."

Enjoy this semi-staged oratorio following the story of Jewish refugees in World War II Shanghai.

Soprano Asmik Grigorian stars as Cio-Cio-San in her Met Opera debut.

Puccini’s love story stars soprano Angel Blue as the French courtesan Magda.

Enjoy this annual concert featuring Andris Nelsons as guest conductor with Lise Davidsen as soloist.

Soprano Nadine Sierra and tenor Benjamin Bernheim portray Shakespeare’s famed star-crossed lovers.

Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts Verdi’s grand tale of love, deadly vendetta, and family strife.

Acclaimed English director Carrie Cracknell makes her Met debut.

Features an all-star cast at London’s Theatre Royal Drury Lane.

The comedic play tells the story of a Black preacher’s scheme to reclaim his inheritance.

Audra McDonald performs a repertoire of classic Broadway songs at the London Palladium.

Follow host Scott Yoo’s journey to compose a piece of music for the first time.

Experience this Shakespearean classic directed by Tony Award winner Kenny Leon.

Ancient Babylon comes to life in this production of Verdi’s early masterpiece.

Explore how virtuosos become maestros, featuring Yo-Yo Ma, Lynn Chang and more.

Experience legendary pianist Vladimir Horowitz’s homecoming concert in Russia.

Ring in 2021 with the Vienna Philharmonic at the Musikverein hosted by Hugh Bonneville.

Explore the legacy of Maria Callas in this documentary detailing her return to the stage.

Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn - The Broadway Musical comes to Great Performances on PBS.

Composer John Williams is paid tribute at the LA Phil's gala opening night concert.

With the New York Philharmonic, featuring Joshua Bell, Renée Fleming and Josh Groban.

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A legend's career retrospective, with new interviews, performance footage, and more.

The story behind the Beatles film Magical Mystery Tour.

Tom Hiddleston previews "The Hollow Crown" on Great Performances. Starts Sept. 20 on PBS

The conductor Andris Nelsons' first concert as BSO Music Director, with special guests.

Ring in the New Year with the Vienna Philharmonic at the opulent Musikverein.

Alfred Uhry’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play, starring Angela Lansbury and James Earl Jones.

The world-renowned Vienna Philharmonic is led by guest conductor Zubin Mehta.

Julie Andrews hosts the annual New Year’s Day celebration with the Vienna Philharmonic.

Chicago Symphony Orchestra Conductor Emeritus Pierre Boulez leads the orchestra.

What happens when a RuPaul’s Drag Race-winner takes on Broadway—on her own terms?

Beloved TV star and Tony nominee Daniel Dae Kim returns to his theatrical roots.

Go behind the scenes with Tony nominee Andrew Durand.

Step into the spotlight with Tony nominee Jasmine Amy Rogers as she takes on the role of a lifetime.

A profile of violinist Julian Rhee, winner of a 2024 Avery Fisher Career Grant Award.

A profile of Balourdet Quartet, winner of a 2024 Avery Fisher Career Grant Award.

A profile of violinist Njioma Chinyere Grevious, winner of a 2024 Avery Fisher Career Grant Award.

A profile of Sandbox Percussion, winner of a 2024 Avery Fisher Career Grant Award.

A profile of pianist Clayton Stephenson, winner of a 2024 Avery Fisher Career Grant Award.

Features an all-star cast at London’s Theatre Royal Drury Lane.