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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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Violinist Allison Taylor | CHASING CRESCENDOS
Violinist Allison Taylor traveled to India, where she realized she didn't know about the instrument.
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"Movies for Grownups® Awards 2026 with AARP" Preview
AARP’s Movies for Grownups hosted by Alan Cumming.
Preview: S53 E7 | 0:30
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Bassoonist Eleni Katz | CHASING CRESCENDOS
Bassoonist Eleni Katz shares a glimpse of her musical journey at New World Symphony.
Special: 11:11
Major series funding for GREAT PERFORMANCES is provided by The Joseph & Robert Cornell Memorial Foundation, the Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Arts Fund, the LuEsther T. Mertz Charitable Trust, Sue and Edgar Wachenheim III, Jody and John Arnhold, the Abra Prentice Foundation, The Starr Foundation, The Philip and Janice Levin Foundation, the Kate W. Cassidy Foundation, the Thea Petschek Iervolino Foundation, Seton J. Melvin, the Estate of Worthington Mayo-Smith, the Jack Lawrence Charitable Remainder Trust Worchell Lawrence, and Ellen and James S. Marcus.
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Great Performances
Movies for Grownups® Awards 2026 with AARP
AARP’s Movies for Grownups hosted by Alan Cumming.
Episode: S53 E7
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From Vienna: The New Year’s Celebration 2026
Ring in 2026 with the famed orchestra conducted by Yannick Nézet-Séguin hosted by Hugh Bonneville.
Episode: S53 E6 | 1:25:09
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Nutcracker from English National Ballet
Experience the holiday classic in a new light.
Episode: S53 E5 | 1:22:59
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Twelfth Night
The Shakespearean comedy of mistaken identity tells the misadventures of Sebastian and Viola.
Episode: S53 E4 | 1:52:43
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Tiler Peck: Suspending Time
Follow prima ballerina Tiler Peck as she overcomes injury and pursues a new career as choreographer.
Episode: S53 E3 | 54:55
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Great Performances at the Met: Il Barbiere di Siviglia
Rossini’s effervescent comedy retakes the stage in Bartlett Sher’s madcap production.
Episode: S53 E2 | 2:42:21
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The Magic of Grace Bumbry
Discover Grace Bumbry’s inspiring rise to global opera fame.
Episode: S53 E1 | 53:55
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Great Performances at the Met: Salome
Director Claus Guth reimagines the biblical tale through Oscar Wilde’s haunting play.
Episode: S52 E24
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Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night Concert 2025
The beloved annual concert performed by Vienna Philharmonic in Schönbrunn Palace Park.
Episode: S52 E23 | 1:25:09
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Great Performances at the Met: Le Nozze di Figaro
Conductor Joana Mallwitz makes her Met debut leading the cast in Mozart’s comic masterpiece.
Episode: S52 E22 | 2:58:47
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Violinist James Zabawa-Martinez | CHASING CRESCENDOS
Born in Austin, James knew from an early age that he wanted to play the violin.
Special: 10:50
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"Chasing Crescendos" Preview
Explore the preparation and processes of New World Symphony’s young, gifted musician.
Preview: 0:36
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Diplomat's Polka with the Vienna State Ballet
The Vienna State Ballet performs Strauss' "Diplomat's Polka."
Clip: S53 E6 | 1:55
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"Rainbow Waltz" by Florence Price
The Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra performs "Rainbow Waltz" by Florence Price.
Clip: S53 E6 | 1:50
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"From Vienna: The New Year’s Celebration 2026" Preview
Ring in 2026 with the famed orchestra conducted by Yannick Nézet-Séguin hosted by Hugh Bonneville.
Preview: S53 E6 | 0:30
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Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra Explores Vienna
Explore Austria's national treasures with the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra.
Clip: S53 E6 | 26:17
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Clara, Drosselmeyer, and the Christmas Tree in "Nutcracker"
Ivana Bueno and Junor Souza perform an excerpt from "Nutcracker."
Clip: S53 E5 | 2:40
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"Liquorice Allsorts" in "Nutcracker" from English National Ballet
Experience an excerpt from "Liquorice Allsorts" from "Nutcracker."
Clip: S53 E5 | 2:18
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Sugar Plum Pas de Deux from "Nutcracker"
Emma Hawes and Aitor Arrieta perform an excerpt from the Sugar Plum pas de deux.
Clip: S53 E5 | 5:41
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Drosselmeyer Unveils the Toys in "Nutcracker"
Drosselmeyer (Junor Souza) unveils the toys.
Clip: S53 E5 | 2:12