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Season 44 – 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.
Great Performances — Season 44

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Episode 1 Aired Oct 14, 2016 Grammy Salute to Music Legends A concert pays tribute to the 2016 Grammy special merit award recipients Ruth Brown, Celia Cruz, Earth, Wind & Fire, Jefferson Airplane, Herbie Hancock, Linda Ronstadt and Run-DMC. Details Episode 2 Aired Dec 11, 2016 The Hollow Crown: Henry VI, Part I As war rages, divisions within the court threaten the crown; Henry VI marries Margaret of Anjou, causing outrage. Details Episode 3 Aired Dec 18, 2016 The Hollow Crown: Henry VI, Part II Queen Margaret overshadows King Henry; Edward IV takes the throne, but Richard eyes the crown. Details Episode 4 Aired Dec 25, 2016 The Hollow Crown: Richard III Richard's path to the throne appears clear after the murder of George, but the princes in the tower may raise suspicion. Details Episode 5 Aired Jan 1, 2017 From Vienna: The New Year's Celebration 2017 The Vienna Philharmonic celebrates the New Year with Strauss Family waltzes, accompanied by the Vienna City Ballet; host Julie Andrews. Details Episode 6 Aired Jan 13, 2017 Bel Canto The Opera Contemporary story inspired by the 126-day hostage crisis at the Japanese ambassador's house in Lima, Peru, which explores tensions and alliances between terrorists and hostages. Details Episode 7 Aired Feb 17, 2017 New York City Ballet in Paris The New York City Ballet performs an all-Balanchine program that includes the Walpurgisnacht Ballet and La valse, set to music by Charles Gounod and Maurice Ravel. Details Episode 8 Aired Feb 24, 2017 New York City Ballet Symphony in C The New York City Ballet performs two classic ballets by George Balanchine -- Georges Bizet's Symphony in C and Sonatine, set to the music of Maurice Ravel. Details Episode 9 Aired Mar 31, 2017 Dudamel Conducts Tangos Under the Stars With the LA Phil Gustavo Dudamel conducts the Los Angeles Philharmonic in a program featuring Latin tangos. Details Episode 10 Aired Apr 7, 2017 Young Men A film about the World War I experience features dancers from the BalletBoyz company. Details Episode 11 Aired Aug 18, 2017 Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night Concert 2017 Christoph Eschenbach leads the Vienna Philharmonic in a concert at Austria's Schönbrunn Palace; with guest soloist Renée Fleming. Details
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Season Info

Network
PBS
Rating
TV-G
Genre
Music
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 14, 2016