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Season 40 – Great Performances

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The performing arts anthology series brings best from the worlds of music and dance into viewers' living rooms. From classical music and opera to ballet and musical theater, cameras capture the stage performances of some of the best artists in the world.

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Rod Stewart

Music Performer

Paul McCartney

Music Performer

Bill T. Jones

Narrator

Andrea Bocelli

Music Performer

Julie Andrews

Host

Michael Bublé

Music Performer

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 7, 2012 Paul McCartney's Live Kisses Paul McCartney performs standards such as "It's Only a Paper Moon" and "Bye Bye Blackbird." With Diana Krall. Details Episode 2 Aired Nov 24, 2012 Rod Stewart: Merry Christmas, Baby Rod Stewart welcomes the holiday season in his first solo special, which also features duets with Michael Bublé, Cee Lo Green and Mary J. Blige. Details Episode 3 Aired Dec 14, 2012 Magical Mystery Tour Revisited The making of the Beatles' 1967 film "Magical Mystery Tour." Details Episode 4 Aired Jan 1, 2013 Broadway Musicals: A Jewish Legacy Interviews and performance footage illustrate how Jewish artists have excelled on Broadway. Details Episode 5 Aired Jan 1, 2013 From Vienna: The New Year's Celebration 2013 The Vienna Philharmonic performs Strauss family waltzes accompanied by the Vienna City Ballet. Details Episode 6 Aired Jan 4, 2013 Paul Simon's Graceland Journey: Under African Skies Paul Simon reunites with his original band to celebrate the 25th anniversary of his album "Graceland." Details Episode 7 Aired Mar 2, 2013 Andrea Bocelli: Love in Portofino Andrea Bocelli performs classical favorites, pop standards and love songs; with guests David Foster and trumpeter Chris Botti. Songs include "Cinema Paradiso," "September Morn" and "When I Fall in Love." Details Episode 8 Aired May 3, 2013 The Paul Taylor Dance Company in Paris The Paul Taylor Dance Company performs two masterworks: "Brandenburg," first performed in 1988, and the 2008 ballet "Beloved Renegade," set to the music of Francis Poulenc. Details Episode 9 Aired Jul 26, 2013 Dancing at Jacob's Pillow: Never Stand Still Archival footage, performances and interviews with choreographers and dancers at Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival in Becket, Mass. Details Episode 10 Aired Aug 2, 2013 Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night 2013 Lorin Maazel conducts the Vienna Philharmonic's spring concert saluting Richard Wagner and Giuseppi Verdi; featuring tenor Michael Schade. Details

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Season Info

Network
PBS
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Music
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 7, 2012