Overview

Watch television’s longest-running performing arts anthology to enjoy the best in music, dance and theater.

Upcoming Episodes

Brahms: Free But Alone Journey through Germany with host Scott Yoo to discover the composer's private world.
  • Airdate Friday, April 10, 2026 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Original4/10/2026
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Everyone Loves Joplin Discover the king of ragtime, Scott Joplin, with host Scott Yoo as he uncovers his lasting impact.
  • Airdate Friday, April 17, 2026 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Original4/17/2026
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The Call of Istanbul Explore the layered sounds of Istanbul where empires met from classical music to modern jazz.
  • Airdate Friday, April 24, 2026 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Original4/24/2026
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The Iceland Sound Journey across Iceland to uncover how volcanoes and tight-knit communities inspire its artists.
  • Airdate Friday, May 1, 2026 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Original5/1/2026
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Billy Joel: Live at Shea Stadium

Superstar Billy Joel performed two farewell concerts at New York City’s Shea Stadium in July 2008.

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Carnegie Hall 120th Anniversary Concert

Carnegie Hall commemorates its 120th anniversary with an all-star gala concert featuring conductor Alan Gilbert and the New York Philharmonic.

  • GPER3606
Placido Domingo: My Favorite Roles

Placido Domingo, one of the most popular and celebrated tenors of his generation, looks back and reflects on his favorite roles in opera houses around the world.

  • GPER3609
"The Hollow Crown"

Experience four of Shakespeare’s history plays assembled into a single chronological narrative.

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Tanglewood 75th Anniversary Celebration

Enjoy a star-studded event featuring some of Tanglewood’s most distinguished and longtime guests.

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The Chris Botti Band in Concert

See Grammy Award-winning trumpeter with vocalist Sy Smith, violinist Caroline Campbell and more.

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Movies for Grownups Awards with AARP the Magazine

MFG Awards will be Televised for the First-Time Ever on PBS Series GREAT PERFORMANCES.

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All-Star Piano Extravaganza: The Verbier Festival &Academy Concert

Who says piano virtuosos aren't team players? Iinternational keyboard lions, sitting shoulder to shoulder, move, thinkand play as one at the 10th annual Verbier Festival in Switzerland.

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Broadway's Lost Treasures II

Taped during live television performances, the greatest stars of the American musical theatre perform their signature songs, the works of the world's greatest contemporary composers.

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Carnegie Hall Opening Night 2004

Carnegie Hall marks the start of the hall's 114th season. Special guests Yo-Yo Ma and Renee Fleming join the Philadelphia Orchestra and its new music director, Christoph Eschenbach, in three works by Richard Strauss.

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From the Acropolis: A Salute to the Games With the Berlin Philharmonic

In a salute to the Summer Olympics, Daniel Barenboim plays Brahms, joining Sir Simon Rattle and the Berlin Philharmonic in the ancient Herodes Atticus Amphitheatre.

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Press Contacts

Elizabeth Boone

WNET