Great Performances
Great Performances: Season 52

Air Date

October 25, 2024

Episodes

7 episodes

Great Performances

Season 52

Episodes

Émigré: A Musical Drama with the NY Phil

1. Émigré: A Musical Drama with the NY Phil

October 25, 2024
105 min

Enjoy this semi-staged oratorio with the New York Philharmonic and an international cast telling the story of Jewish refugees in World War II Shanghai set to music by Aaron Zigman with lyrics by Mark Campbell and additional lyrics by Brock Walsh.

Land of Gold

2. Land of Gold

November 1, 2024
74 min

Explore Peter Sellars' San Francisco Opera production of John Adams' "Girls of the Golden West" set during Gold Rush. Go behind the scenes with cast members Julia Bullock, J'Nai Bridges and others as they bring the show to life on stage.

Patsy Cline: Walkin' After Midnight

3. Patsy Cline: Walkin' After Midnight

November 22, 2024
83 min

Experience the music of Patsy Cline in a star-studded tribute concert featuring Wynonna and more.

Henry Mancini 100 at the Hollywood Bowl

4. Henry Mancini 100 at the Hollywood Bowl

November 29, 2024
76 min

Celebrate the centennial birthday of composer Henry Mancini with Michael Bublé, Cynthia Erivo, saxophonist Dave Koz, Monica Mancini and host Jeff Goldblum featuring Mancini’s signature songs and clips from his beloved movies and TV shows.

From Vienna: The New Year’s Celebration 2025

5. From Vienna: The New Year’s Celebration 2025

January 1, 2025
85 min

Experience this annual beloved concert from the Golden Hall of the Musikverein celebrating the 200th anniversary of the birth of Johann Strauss. Conducted by Riccardo Muti for the seventh time, PBS favorite Hugh Bonneville returns to host.

Movies for Grownups® Awards 2025 with AARP The Magazine

6. Movies for Grownups® Awards 2025 with AARP The Magazine

February 23, 2025
114 min

Iconic and beloved screen and stage performer Alan Cumming returns as host for this awards show in which Glenn Close receives the Career Achievement Award.

Andrea Bocelli 30th – The Celebration

7. Andrea Bocelli 30th – The Celebration

February 28, 2025
84 min

Experience the world-renowned Italian tenor’s 30th anniversary concert from Tuscany featuring global superstars Ed Sheeran, David Foster, Katharine McPhee, Sofia Carson, Brian May, Jon Batiste and more. Directed by Grammy nominee and Emmy winner Sam Wrench.