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Season 41 – 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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Episode 1 Aired Sep 20, 2013 The Hollow Crown: Richard II King Richard calls for a duel to settle a dispute between his cousin Henry Bolingbroke and Thomas Mowbray; Bolingbroke takes Richard prisoner. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 27, 2013 The Hollow Crown: Henry IV, Part 1 Prince Hal joins his father, King Henry, to defeat the rebels at the Battle of Shrewsbury. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 4, 2013 The Hollow Crown: Henry IV, Part 2 The rebels continue to plot insurrection; Falstaff has expectations of high office, but he is rebuffed by the former prince, who has now become King Henry V. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 11, 2013 The Hollow Crown: Henry V The French challenge the English army to a battle at Agincourt. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 18, 2013 Great Performances' 40th Anniversary Celebration Guests celebrate the 40th anniversary of "Great Performances" on PBS. With appearances by Julie Andrews, Audra McDonald, Don Henley, Josh Groban, Itzhak Perlman, Peter Martins, Patti Austin, Take 6, Elina Garanca and Michael Bublé. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 1, 2013 Moby Dick From San Francisco Opera San Francisco Opera performs Jake Heggie and Gene Scheer's adaptation of Melville's classic novel. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 8, 2013 Stephen Sondheim's Company With the New York Philharmonic A concert production of Stephen Sondheim's "Company" features Neil Patrick Harris as a 35-year-old bachelor celebrating his birthday with 10 close friends. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 15, 2013 Rodgers and Hammerstein's Oklahoma! Hugh Jackman stars in the National Theatre's production of "Oklahoma!" Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 23, 2013 Pavarotti: A Voice for the Ages A 50th anniversary celebration of the launch of Luciano Pavarotti's career includes "Nessun Dorma" and arias from "La Boheme," "Rigoletto" and "Aida," as well as Neapolitan songs arranged by Henry Mancini. Details Episode 10 Aired Nov 29, 2013 Barbra Streisand: Back to Brooklyn Singer Barbra Streisand performs at the Barclays Center, marking her first concert in Brooklyn, N.Y., since her childhood years. Special guests include Il Volo, Chris Botti and Jason Gould. Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 1, 2014 From Vienna: The New Year's Celebration 2014 Guest conductor Daniel Barenboim leads the Vienna Philharmonic in a New Year's celebration which includes Strauss Family waltzes accompanied by the Vienna City Ballet. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 31, 2014 Barrymore This film adaptation of William Luce's 1997 play set in 1942 features Christopher Plummer as John Barrymore. Details Episode 13 Aired Feb 14, 2014 National Theatre: 50 Years on Stage The Royal National Theatre celebrates 50 years. Guests include James Corden, Benedict Cumberbatch, Judi Dench, Ralph Fiennes, Michael Gambon, Derek Jacobi, Rory Kinnear, Helen Mirren, Simon Russell Beale, Alan Bennett and Joan Plowright. Details Episode 14 Aired Feb 21, 2014 Sting: The Last Ship Sting performs highlights from his musical play dramatizing the impact of the demise of the ship-building industry in Wallsend, England. Details Episode 15 Aired Mar 1, 2014 Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers Featuring Edie Brickell Backed by the Steep Canyon Rangers, Steve Martin performs with Edie Brickell. Details Episode 16 Aired Mar 1, 2014 Donald Fagen, Michael McDonald, Boz Scaggs: The Dukes of September As the group The Dukes of September, Donald Fagen, Michael McDonald and Boz Scaggs perform songs from the 1960s and 1970s including "What a Fool Believes," "Lido Shuffle" and "Reelin' in the Years." Details Episode 17 Aired Mar 1, 2014 Bob Dylan: The 30th Anniversary Concert Celebration Highlights of 1992's concert tribute to Bob Dylan. Performers include The Band, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Rosanne Cash, Eric Clapton, Shawn Colvin, George Harrison, Richie Havens, Roger McGuinn, John Mellencamp, Tom Petty and Stevie Wonder. Details Episode 18 Aired Apr 25, 2014 Matthew Bourne's Sleeping Beauty Choreographer Matthew Bourne presents a highly theatrical production of "Sleeping Beauty," set to the music of Tchaikovsky. Details Episode 19 Aired Aug 1, 2014 Dudamel Conducts the Verdi Requiem at the Hollywood Bowl Music director Gustavo Dudamel and the Los Angeles Philharmonic perform Verdi's Requiem Mass at the Hollywood Bowl. Details Episode 20 Aired Aug 22, 2014 Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night Concert 2014 Lang Lang performs with the Vienna Philharmonic in this open-air concert led by guest conductor Christoph Eschenbach. Details Episode 21 Aired Aug 28, 2014 Rejoice With Itzhak Perlman and Cantor Yitzchak Meir Helfgot Violinist Itzhak Perlman and cantor Yitzchak Meir Helfgot perform liturgical and traditional works in arrangements for chamber orchestra and klezmer settings. Details
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Season Info

Network
PBS
Rating
TV-G
Genre
Music
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 20, 2013